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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Large infrastructure funds are eyeing the telecommunications and wireless communications infrastructure company, according to the report, which says that SBA is currently evaluating interest from parties and is in discussions with advisors.

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

That’s way more than I have, seeing as I currently have zero dollars.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

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