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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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 CDC has reported nine pediatric deaths in the current flu season.
From Salon
Examining your current holdings, you might find that ebullient stock markets last year expanded your share of equities to 70%.
As someone who was heavily criticised when he was breaking into the United team two decades ago, he feels it is something the current squad have to live with.
From BBC
Restoring Venezuela’s oil infrastructure could cost $53 billion over 15 years to maintain current levels, or over $180 billion for full potential.
From Barron's
Police investigators are still reviewing the circumstances of several deaths, but if the current figure holds up, it would be the fewest killings since 1966, when the population was almost 30% smaller.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
