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
The Europeans seem presently more hurt than scared.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
In other words, the owner of SpaceX, the most powerful actor in spaceflight globally, and one of the most powerful people in the world who is presently working alongside the US president to transform the government, wants to bring the space station down in early 2027.
—Ars Technica, 20 Feb. 2025
Several high-profile Catalan buzz titles are currently shooting or in post-production and are slated to debut later in the year, while others are presently kicking off promising festival runs.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 15 Feb. 2025
Of course, the school’s Business of Beauty and Fragrance program, developed by Associate Dean Meloney Moore in 2018 and presently chaired by Professor Dominica Baird, was particularly well-represented.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 14 Feb. 2025
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
In other words, the owner of SpaceX, the most powerful actor in spaceflight globally, and one of the most powerful people in the world who is presently working alongside the US president to transform the government, wants to bring the space station down in early 2027.
—Ars Technica, 20 Feb. 2025
Several high-profile Catalan buzz titles are currently shooting or in post-production and are slated to debut later in the year, while others are presently kicking off promising festival runs.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 15 Feb. 2025
Of course, the school’s Business of Beauty and Fragrance program, developed by Associate Dean Meloney Moore in 2018 and presently chaired by Professor Dominica Baird, was particularly well-represented.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presently
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Blumenfield faces term limits in 2026 and won’t be eligible to run again. — TESTING THE SYSTEM: Los Angeles County deployed its new emergency alert system shortly before the Jan. 7 wildfires, giving officials comparatively little time to get comfortable with the software.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Underground construction should begin on the hotel parking ramp and office building shortly thereafter, project adviser Mike Hahm told Axios. Construction on the 158-room hotel should be underway by summer, said Hahm.—
Kyle Stokes,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Natalia is currently studying for her GED, dreaming of one day becoming a teacher, People reports.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Meester currently stars in Good Cop/Bad Cop on The CW and will be in season two of The Buccaneers at Apple TV+.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Feb. 2025
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The Mercury will now begin a new chapter of the organization – with fresh faces, new styles, and different leadership.—
Shane Young,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Although years have passed since Belle's lies were exposed, Nick — now a father of two — still feels unsettled by his sister's actions, and wants to keep his children away from her.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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First Cabin International Hawaii, which will begin taking reservations soon for the spring, will rent 103 pods across three categories.—
Will McGough,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Production is scheduled to begin soon on the film, which will premiere on Disney Channel and Disney+.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Neither official, however, is leaving politics immediately.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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However, they were immediately met with push back from the business and financial sectors that claimed the standards were overly complicated.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Hackman took them to a shelter where they were promptly named after the actor and his costar Keanu Reeves, according to The Baltimore Sun.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ensure that all firmware and security updates are installed promptly to close potential security gaps.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Just a pea-sized amount sinks in instantly, leaving your skin ridiculously soft and perfectly primed for makeup.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
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The itch-relief plasters instantly soothe insect bites in both adults and children.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Visit our website to send a message directly to your representatives.—
Haley Busch,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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The oil and gas industry alone directly and indirectly supports 1.4 million Texas jobs.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Presently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presently. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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