currently
adverb
cur·rent·ly
ˈkər-ənt-lē 
ˈkə-rənt-
: at the present time
currently engaged in scientific research
the movie currently running at the local theater
She currently lives in Texas.
a product that is not currently available
Similar legislation is currently working successfully in 17 other states as well as in the nation's capital.—
Tom Bourdon
Tom BourdonCurrently, only three such drugs are approved for use in the U.S. …—Michael Waldholz
Michael WaldholzExamples of currently in a Sentence
we're currently working on three separate projects
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The nearly 30-pound silver trophy is currently calling the Delaware County golf club home as preparations continue on the grounds ahead of the 108th PGA Championship in May.
—Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
Humanlike robot interaction In human-robot interaction, most robots currently respond reactively, mimicking expressions only after humans act, which feels artificial.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
Standouts include the Travelon Anti-theft Classic Backpack at 40 percent off—great for crowded airports and city exploring—and the Samsonite UpLIFT Large Checked Hardside Luggage, which is currently $100 off.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
Grimsson, the longest-serving president of Iceland from 1996 to 2016, currently serves as the Chairman of the Arctic Circle, the world's largest annual gathering on Arctic issues.
—Anniek Bao,dan Murphy, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
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Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
Humanlike robot interaction In human-robot interaction, most robots currently respond reactively, mimicking expressions only after humans act, which feels artificial.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
Standouts include the Travelon Anti-theft Classic Backpack at 40 percent off—great for crowded airports and city exploring—and the Samsonite UpLIFT Large Checked Hardside Luggage, which is currently $100 off.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
Grimsson, the longest-serving president of Iceland from 1996 to 2016, currently serves as the Chairman of the Arctic Circle, the world's largest annual gathering on Arctic issues.
—Anniek Bao,dan Murphy, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Currently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/currently. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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