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
Meanwhile the millennials—those presently aged 29 to 44—run the table in terms of AI usage, thanks to living at that sweet intersection of career cultivation and child-rearing.
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Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 July 2025
Potential backers should note that the device is presently still in functional prototype form.
—Ben Coxworth
july 02, New Atlas, 2 July 2025
Investor confidence is presently reflected in premium multiples (3x P/S), but with minimal cushion, a downturn could have a significant impact, particularly in contrast to competitors like WDC, which trades closer to 1x in challenging times.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
As for the celebrities presently obsessed with the brand?
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
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Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 July 2025
Potential backers should note that the device is presently still in functional prototype form.
—Ben Coxworth
july 02, New Atlas, 2 July 2025
Investor confidence is presently reflected in premium multiples (3x P/S), but with minimal cushion, a downturn could have a significant impact, particularly in contrast to competitors like WDC, which trades closer to 1x in challenging times.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
As for the celebrities presently obsessed with the brand?
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presently
Adverb
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After issuing a tornado watch shortly before 5 p.m. Friday, originally to last through 11 p.m., the weather service cancelled it in two waves — first for DeKalb and surrounding counties, then Cook County and collars.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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But countless other bands have said similar things shortly before their own big money reunions.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
12 July 2025
Adverb
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Reed Hastings, co-founder and former CEO of Netflix, has signed on as an executive producer of the upcoming crime-thriller 52nd State, which is currently in production in Bogota, Colombia.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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The Department of Defense is currently the largest shareholder of the company, owning approximately 15% of MP’s stock through a combination of preferred shares and warrants.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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So now, many Mexicans and Mexican Americans are choosing to be seen in the loudest, most unmistakable way: by wearing their culture on their sleeves—literally.—
Daisy Maldonado,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
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That he was moved by Gi-hun and now wants to give her closure and the money her father fairly won?—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
Adverb
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Reynolds said that his niece has cuts and bruises all over her entire body, but should be released from the hospital soon pending blood work.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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Iger Era: 2005-2014 Total points: 17 Bob Iger became Disney CEO in 2005 and soon after announced a $1.1 billion plan to fix Disney California Adventure after a dismal start to the second gate across the esplanade from Disneyland.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
Adverb
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Ballots dropped in a smart box can be tracked immediately, Michalowski said.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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The school did not immediately respond to a message left Monday morning.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 July 2025
Adverb
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If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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This strategic forum, comprising senior business, technology and risk executives, ensures that cyber initiatives advance business goals, critical risks are promptly mitigated, and the cybersecurity function flexibly adapts to changing business needs and new threats.—
Phillimon Zongo,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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For example, predictive AI instantly decides whether to allow each credit card charge, whereas the wholesale replacement of physicians with machines is a very long way off at best.—
Eric Siegel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Users can send and receive it across borders instantly.—
Wale Ayeni,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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And Craig’s wife directly accused him of poisoning her when she was discharged from her second hospital stay, the dental employee who saw the potassium cyanide package told investigators, according to the affidavit.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
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In the snap, Justin is facing away from the camera, while Hailey looks directly into the lens This couple is not exactly known for being on the same page sartorially.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
10 July 2025
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“Presently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presently. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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