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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The broadcasts have been recorded in advance since 1960 and are a cherished point of connection between the sovereign and the public, a chance to annually reflect on current events, the landscape of the world and, of course, the meaning of Christmas. —

Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024 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. —

Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024 After several particularly stressful months in current events, the pre-Christmas season feels oddly foreboding. —

Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Dec. 2024 Comedian and four-time Saturday Night Live guest host Chris Rock touched on several current events in his monologue, at one point previewing how the next Trump administration will carry out deportations with the help of MAGA devotee Elon Musk. —

William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for current events

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