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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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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The Hall of Fame called Belichick last week to inform him of the result, according to ESPN, which reported that the current North Carolina head coach was “puzzled” and “disappointed” by the outcome.
From Los Angeles Times
According to sources cited by Shargh, internet access in Iran has effectively been divided into multiple levels - ranging from a complete shutdown to normal access - with current connectivity still far from a full restoration.
From BBC
"It's rapidly going backwards," the king said of the current situation, in the feature-length film "Finding Harmony: A King's Vision".
From Barron's
One panelist on stage with Kozeracki said that the fact that no reactors are being built is a sign that the current financial incentives aren’t enough.
From Barron's
By comparison, a 5.06% increase for the current year is expected to amount to more than $25 billion in extra revenue.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
