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.
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While presenting an award with Edward Norton, Seth Rogen gave an unfiltered take on the night amid current events.
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Alex Cramer, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 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, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Indeed, Macmillan and Ostermeier keep on eye on current events and amend their script as and when significant news emerges.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025
These rankings can change based on political conflicts, natural disasters and other current events as things happen in real time.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
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Alex Cramer, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 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, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Indeed, Macmillan and Ostermeier keep on eye on current events and amend their script as and when significant news emerges.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025
These rankings can change based on political conflicts, natural disasters and other current events as things happen in real time.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for current events
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“Current events.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/current%20events. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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