Synonyms

currently

American

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

adverb

at the presenttime; now.

She is currently working as a lab technician.

Etymology

Origin of currently

First recorded in 1570–80; current + -ly

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Example Sentences

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The fact that TYG’s shares currently trade at a discount to the fund’s net asset value of around 4% could provide investors with an additional cushion.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“I’ve been caring for my mother, and we each currently occupy a unit in the house.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Mirman voices middle child Gene Belcher in Fox’s animated comedy “Bob’s Burgers,” which is currently in its 16th season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

When the campaign she’s currently working on ends, she said she plans to assess her job prospects and think hard about her next move.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

“There is already chaos! It is just that it’s currently a chaos that humans are able to ignore. The creatures—creatures who rely on the glimourie—they are not afforded that luxury!”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

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