currently

adverb

cur·​rent·​ly ˈkər-ənt-lē How to pronounce currently (audio)
ˈkə-rənt-
: at the present time
currently engaged in scientific research
the movie currently running at the local theater
She currently lives in Texas.
a product that is not currently available
Similar legislation is currently working successfully in 17 other states as well as in the nation's capital.Tom Bourdon
Currently, only three such drugs are approved for use in the U.S. …Michael Waldholz

Examples of currently in a Sentence

we're currently working on three separate projects
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Also, some parents are currently exempt from work requirements until their children are 18; that would change so only those caring for a dependent child under the age of 7 are exempt. Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025 Peng is currently expanding the Good, Great universe by creating merchandise, art exhibitions, and conventions. Nia Bowers, USA Today, 16 May 2025 Hurry Up Tomorrow on the Billboard Charts Hurry Up Tomorrow – the musical LP – currently appears on five of Billboard’s albums charts. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 Season 26 saw Martinez join the cast in 2024, which is currently still airing. Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for currently

Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of currently was in 1579

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“Currently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/currently. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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