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as in conventional
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
current wisdom on parenting favors allowing children lots of self-expression
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as in new
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
current therapies for treating cancer have success rates that were undreamed of only a few decades ago
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as in present
existing or in progress right now
the current fund-raising effort
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as in direction
a prevailing or general movement or inclination
the currents of fashion are always changing
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Recent Examples of current
Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025
Structured data not only improves business performance but also empowers AI agents to act based on the most relevant and current information.
—Monish Darda, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
New York Times, 23 July 2025
Officials confirmed the unidentified man was involved in the same incident as Warner, who died after being caught by a high current in the water while swimming near the Playa Grande resort in Cahuita, Limón, Costa Rica, according to ABC News and The Associated Press.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 22 July 2025
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Adjective
However, that applies only to current conditions, not the future.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025
Structured data not only improves business performance but also empowers AI agents to act based on the most relevant and current information.
—Monish Darda, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Noun
Intrepid swimmers can get an up-close look, but be mindful of strong currents and sharp rocks.
—New York Times, 23 July 2025
Officials confirmed the unidentified man was involved in the same incident as Warner, who died after being caught by a high current in the water while swimming near the Playa Grande resort in Cahuita, Limón, Costa Rica, according to ABC News and The Associated Press.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for current
Adjective
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Dongfang, which enjoyed a 45% share in the conventional hydropower market, could rake in as much as 54 billion yuan from the new project, according to Lau.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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The Male Opportunity Here’s where conventional understanding of resale may miss the mark: men are driving resale adoption more aggressively than women.—
Kristen Classi-Zummo,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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That's why the family was so heartened to welcome back customers, old and new.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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The sports arena floated as a solution to save the State Fair site never materialized, but new buildings did begin to replace the old on the fairgrounds, including a 1,000-seat amphitheater in 1974 and a new Coliseum in 1976.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Now, compare the long range nature of fat reduction with our present society that demands instant results.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Senators approved the bill with a bipartisan vote of 30–0, while one senator voted present, the Tennessean reported.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard closed at Loop 101 Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard in Scottsdale was scheduled to close in both directions at Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) from 9 p.m. July 25 to 5 a.m. July 28 for a widening project, according to ADOT.—
Olivia Rose,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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But huge early bets in the wrong direction can doom your venture.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Anticipate marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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The winds are expected to be similar to those on Saturday.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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As usual, Trump did most of the talking, but Rutte was clearly on board and confirmed key details.—
Daniel Fried,
Time,
15 July 2025
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For deeper repair, apply generously as an overnight scalp and hair mask, then wash and style as usual the next day.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Climate control systems can monitor and regulate all the inputs in modern greenhouses and hoop houses.—
Julie Weed,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Think of it as the breezy, modern little sister to her grand estate up the hill.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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At the same time, rising tariffs and ongoing trade disruptions have made cattle production more costly.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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And the ongoing chaotic tariff environment continues to exacerbate persistent supply chain instability.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Current.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/current. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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