currently

adverb

Synonyms of currently
: 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
Currently, only three such drugs are approved for use in the U.S. …—Michael Waldholz

Examples of currently in a Sentence

we're currently working on three separate projects
Recent Examples on the Web
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Breakfast is currently available both in the Riverside Lounge or in-room—the latter definitely recommended, ideally on the balcony table for a particularly serene start to the day. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026 The Hornets, who currently rank last in field goal percentage and points per game, were looking forward to Knueppel’s return. — Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026 Foreign holdings of Indian stocks are currently at an all-time low of 14%. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026 While many historic firsts were made, the Center for American Women and Politics reports that as of now, 139 women are projected to serve in the 120th Congress beginning in January, down slightly from the 152 women serving currently. — Katie Kindelan, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for currently

Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of currently was in 1579

Cite this Entry

“Currently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/currently. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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