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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The country is currently struggling with unemployment of around 8%, the UN estimates, and inflation that is running at what the World Bank estimates to be more than 40%. Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 According to the Texas Tribune, all three are currently being held in the Montgomery ICE Processing Center in Conroe, Texas. Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The way this roster currently stands, Pelle Larsson could be a critical rotation element, possibly even starting at shooting guard. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026 The members currently meet at the Providence Square Shopping Center in south Charlotte. Charlotte Observer, 10 July 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

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“Currently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/currently. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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