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
Hamas has reportedly taken a total of 251 hostages since its initial attack, with 91 presently remaining in captivity.
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Although OpenAI was recently valued at $157 billion, Altman presently has no equity in the company.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Manaea joins a Mets rotation that presently includes Kodai Senga, Paul Blackburn, and David Peterson as well as Montas, Canning, and Holmes.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
An extension to public water for some that don't presently have that service.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Although OpenAI was recently valued at $157 billion, Altman presently has no equity in the company.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Manaea joins a Mets rotation that presently includes Kodai Senga, Paul Blackburn, and David Peterson as well as Montas, Canning, and Holmes.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
An extension to public water for some that don't presently have that service.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presently
Adverb
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But prosecutors made a disclosure shortly before opening arguments began Friday that could upend that approach.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Trump asked reporters in Washington shortly before the trip.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
24 Jan. 2025
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Vance’s visit came after President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump toured parts of North Carolina, which was also damaged by Helene, and Los Angeles, which is currently battling devastating wildfires, Friday in his first domestic visit as president before heading to Nevada on Saturday.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
27 Jan. 2025
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That’s currently under consideration in Maryland, Cornelissen said, where customers may lose coverage only 10 days after missing a payment.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The debate over the UFC's pound-for-pound number one took a turn at the weekend as White conceded that undisputed lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is now the UFC's pound-for-pound number-one fighter.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Trump and first lady Melania Trump will now head to inaugural balls.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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School City of Hammond schools will be closed, and a make-up day will be announced soon.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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However, the situation soon turned into a nightmare after the guest allegedly used their home to make large quantities of meth and was involved in a drug bust by the Omaha Police Department.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Musk didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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President Donald Trump has been accused of raising prescription drug prices for seniors by immediately rescinding former President Joe Biden's executive order to lower costs after beginning his second term on Monday.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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After that early Heat surge, the Bucks promptly unleashed a 39-16 rampage and Miami never really recovered, ending on the wrong side of a blowout loss for the second time in a week, dropping below .500 (at 21-22) and finishing the night ninth in the East.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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The company’s immediate recall of 31 million bottles and transparent communication demonstrated its commitment to public safety, and as a result, the brand promptly regained trust.—
JoAnn Yamani,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The majestic views changed instantly after rounding a bend revealed an out-of-control fire bounding up the canyon.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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The sleek style is a practical swap for jeans that instantly dress up your outfit.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Though Brown failed to come down with a deep throw from Mahomes in the second quarter — the Texans’ Eric Murray knocked it away at the last second — Mahomes believed displaying that sideline threat directly led to the Chiefs completing a pass to Kelce for 49 yards on the next play.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2025
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United lost their structure too often and City played more directly than usual, forcing United to be spread over a larger area, often leaving midfielder Hinata Miyazawa isolated.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Presently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presently. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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