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
Recent Examples on the Web
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King, a 56-year-old cattle and poultry farmer, is currently serving his second stint in the Senate, after first being elected to the chamber in 2013. Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2025 The timing, although likely coincidental, illustrated the dilemma Democrats currently face. Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025 The singer, known for his indie, R&B and alt-pop sound, is currently on tour. Alex Stone, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025 The production is currently in pre-production with casting ongoing. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Sep. 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 14 Sep. 2025.

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