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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Hickman currently represents District 4, a conservative-leaning area that spans most of the northwest Valley, including Wickenburg, Surprise and Litchfield Park. Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024 Given all of that, what possible threat could an email service launched by Elon Musk, let alone one that currently remains in the realm of rumor, pose to Gmail users? Davey Winder, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 The renewal news comes as the post-apocalyptic drama is currently airing its second season. Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024 Combs is currently jailed at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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