current
Usage
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Something that is current is in general circulation or is a matter of common knowledge or acceptance: current usage in English. That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion. That which is prevalent exists or is spread widely: a prevalent idea.
Example Sentences
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Lady Smith said the school's current leaders now recognised shortcomings at the school in past decades.
From BBC
"Since February 2025, we have worked to address the issues highlighted in the internal investigation and will implement the recommendations of the QAA review through a comprehensive plan that builds on current change projects."
From BBC
Chinese analysts have also raised concerns that the current UK prime minister may not be in office for long.
From BBC
Raising the cap for older owners would unlock an estimated 200,000 homes per year for buyers looking to move up in property quality from the roughly three million senior households above the current exclusions.
Though various artists have shown in the building over its 100-year history, FAB’s vibrant vision, focused on the intersection of design and fine art media, feels like the right fit for the current moment.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
