current events

noun

variants or less commonly current affairs

chiefly US

: important events that are happening in the world

She reads several newspapers so she can keep track of current events.

Examples of current events in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Just as former political leaders are constantly asked about current events, so previous James Bond actors being interviewed about new projects can set their watch to when they’ll be asked who should follow in their footsteps and play the next 007. —Caroline Frost, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States. —Khloe Quill, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025

History and current events show us that unchecked compliance — whether in politics, workplaces or communities — can have devastating consequences. —Sunita Sah, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025

Despite the occasional attempt at denial (whether on the personal, corporate, or national level), history has a way of repeating itself, not only in current events but also in the realm of luxury. —Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for current events

• misrepresents
• ascents
• assents
• augments
• cements
• consents
• descents
• dissents
• extents
• ferments
• indents
• intents