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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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 current cases are more prevalent among men who have sex with men.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
At the same time however he acknowledged that current inflation is too high, saying that anyone expecting the Fed to tolerate inflation running above its 2% goal “would be disappointed.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
And we, as hosts, have shown them that America is so much more than the sum of our current government’s policies and posturing.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
According to industry checks from Jefferies, Meta’s current internal infrastructure utilization rate is around 65%.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
After studying for a while, I listened to the babble of the creek and stared at the water eternally rushing where its current was taking it, wishing it could carry me wherever Togbe was.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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