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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Kiley, 41, currently represents a congressional district that spans Lake Tahoe to Sacramento.

From Los Angeles Times

"I wanted to celebrate Purim, and, you know, it's a very meaningful holiday, especially... considering what's currently happening in the world."

From Barron's

The length of the conflict is a factor affecting how many interceptors will be needed, and it is currently unclear how long it will last.

From Barron's

Morris, who used to work as a waitress but had to stop due to her mobility issues, is currently undertaking online learning courses.

From BBC

The actor who currently stars in NBC’s comedy series “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins” also admits that he doesn’t always remember the “Harry Potter” lines fans quote to him on the street.

From The Wall Street Journal

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