Definitions

currently

[kur-uhnt-lee, kuhr-] / ˈkɜr ənt li, ˈkʌr- /

ADVERB

now

Synonyms

STRONGEST

directly presently

WEAK

at present forthwith pronto right away right now straightaway

Example Sentences

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Lee is currently investigating that possibility in mice.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Anthropic, valued at $965 billion, is currently ahead in filing the S-1.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The upcoming SpaceX IPO is currently creating wobbles for other equities, Thomas Lee, managing partner and head of research at the New York-based boutique firm, wrote in a note on Tuesday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Shares are currently down 36% over the year to date.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“But it’s currently closed. Nobody will disturb you while you’re here.”

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

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