current
Usage
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Something that is current is in general circulation or is a matter of common knowledge or acceptance: current usage in English. That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion. That which is prevalent exists or is spread widely: a prevalent idea.
Example Sentences
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Billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer is in third place in the current ballot tally, and the odds of him overtaking Hilton appear increasingly unlikely.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
As the analyst wrote, “our framework indicates that current valuations imply only about 4% and 2% long-term market share, respectively.”
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
The stock has gained 25% since the announcement and Ford’s market cap jumped from about $48 billion to the current $61 billion.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
The current 17-member company, since 2005 under the artistic direction of former Graham dancer Janet Eilber, accompanied by the Mannes Orchestra, presented five Graham dances in April that spanned the 1930s and ’40s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
But if he were, he might well ask: Is Swanburne like its current board of trustees?
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing current
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