present-day
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of present-day
First recorded in 1885–90
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This supports the idea that the Iberian Peninsula, which includes present-day Spain and Portugal, served as an important refuge for prehistoric humans during some of the coldest conditions of the Ice Age.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026
When questioned by Brand's barrister on why none of the people who may have seen what happened did not raise concerns, the woman said: "It was not the present-day environment."
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Scientists believe much of this transformation occurred as ancient landmasses collided during the formation of Gondwana, a vast supercontinent that eventually included parts of present-day Africa, India, Madagascar, Australia, and Antarctica.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
Although it can take a few days for Kpler’s data to catch up with present-day flows, the data so far show tankers are still making their way through the waterway in high volumes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
One interesting theory, given our present-day concerns with global warming, is that the ice ages were caused not by falling temperatures but by warming ones.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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