currently

adverb

cur·​rent·​ly ˈkər-ənt-lē How to pronounce currently (audio)
ˈkə-rənt-
Synonyms of currentlynext
: at the present time
currently engaged in scientific research
the movie currently running at the local theater
She currently lives in Texas.
a product that is not currently available
Similar legislation is currently working successfully in 17 other states as well as in the nation's capital.Tom Bourdon
Currently, only three such drugs are approved for use in the U.S. …Michael Waldholz

Examples of currently in a Sentence

we're currently working on three separate projects
Recent Examples on the Web
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But there's one notable difference between Sánchez Bezos's gown and the work of art that currently hangs in the Met—a strap that slips from Sánchez Bezos's shoulder. Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026 The bottom line With credit card rates sitting above 21% and average personal loan rates near 12%, the interest rate math currently favors consolidation for borrowers who qualify for competitive offers. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 May 2026 One patient — a British national — is currently hospitalized in critical condition in Johannesburg, South Africa, where laboratory tests have confirmed hantavirus infection. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026 And according to Broward County, there is currently a shortfall of 6,800 affordable rental units in Hollywood. Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for currently

Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of currently was in 1579

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“Currently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/currently. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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