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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They are currently nine matches without a victory, their latest defeat arriving last Saturday against non-league Macclesfield as their efforts to retain the FA Cup came to an embarrassing end.

From BBC

His potential signing could also spell the end for John Stones, with the Englishman currently out injured and his contract expiring in the summer.

From BBC

Jerome Powell currently serves in that position, which expires in May.

From Barron's

Hlaing - the Myanmar government representative - said on Friday that it was committed to "achieving the repatriation to Myanmar of persons from Rakhine State currently living in camps in Bangladesh".

From BBC

Three address beds: “the number of housing or shelter opportunities created or otherwise obtained, the number of beds or opportunities offered, and the number of beds or opportunities currently available in each Council District.”

From Los Angeles Times

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