1
as in shortly
at or within a short time
I cannot attend to the matter this instant, but I will presently
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2
as in currently
at the present time
we are presently waiting in line for our turn
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3
as in now
without delay
the performance is starting presently
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Recent Examples of presently
LeBron seems motivated to prove that while Luka might be the future, LeBron is presently still top dog.
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Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
Miami presently is in play-in tournament purgatory but — having begun a stretch of nine of 10 and 14 of 17 games at home — certainly will have the chance to rise into the Eastern Conference’s top six and avoid the play-in.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
That, as the cops pointed out to the Council, is because the vast majority of gang activity in New York is presently comprised of those same young men.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
Although not presently incorporated into the framework of international law, there have been recent efforts for ecocide to be added as a crime under the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the International Criminal Court.
—Lesley Joseph, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
Miami presently is in play-in tournament purgatory but — having begun a stretch of nine of 10 and 14 of 17 games at home — certainly will have the chance to rise into the Eastern Conference’s top six and avoid the play-in.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
That, as the cops pointed out to the Council, is because the vast majority of gang activity in New York is presently comprised of those same young men.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
Although not presently incorporated into the framework of international law, there have been recent efforts for ecocide to be added as a crime under the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the International Criminal Court.
—Lesley Joseph, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presently
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An earlier attempt on March 12 was called off after a critical hydraulic system on ground failed shortly before launch.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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The child fell from the Spring Grove Apartments, a 13-story building in the 4500 block of South Drexel Boulevard in Bronzeville on Tuesday, March 11, shortly before 11 a.m. local time, the Chicago Police Department confirmed to PEOPLE in a statement.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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China is currently facing a sluggish consumer landscape, with the most recent consumer price index in February registering its steepest fall in over a year and producer price index in contractionary territory since October 2022.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2025
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The film is currently in post-production and should be finished by summer.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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Bowser said Trump administration job cuts in the nation’s capital is now her primary concern.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2025
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The 49ers’ top two safeties are now Ji’Ayir Brown and Malik Mustapha.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Deputies arrived at the temple around 9:13 a.m. and soon notified Chino Hills Code Enforcement, whose officers are tasked with maintaining the appearance and safety of property in the city.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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The question, which figures to be answered very soon: What happens at quarterback?—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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All of this said, Monday’s moves did not immediately turn the Patriots into a playoff team.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Almost immediately, his critics—including many fellow-Republicans—began to call him on his lies and cruelties, and to fact-check his evidence.—
Beverly Gage,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The trio of decision makers answered the former Seattle Seahawk’s trade request, and then Pittsburgh promptly extended the two-time Pro Bowler with a handsome new five-year, $150 million contract.—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Follow evacuation orders: When local authorities issue an evacuation order, promptly comply.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
13 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Once placed, DraftKings will instantly send you six (6) bonus bets worth $25 apiece.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Of course, the star of the show is definitely the formula, which claims to instantly reduce the appearance of shadows and pores to even out the skin tone—all the while promising a streak-free application and buildable coverage.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2025
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Many of those affected likely worked in areas directly related to the processing of federal student aid applications.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Any measure that appears on the ballot enables residents to influence policy directly through their vote.—
Worth Sparkman,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Presently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presently. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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