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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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.
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Pickford is in current possession of the number one shirt and played every minute of the World Cup until he was rested for England's third-place play-off win over France, with Dean Henderson starting.
From BBC โ Sep. 26, 2026
The twin-bladed look is the current house style, shared with the Luce, 849 Testarossa and Daytona SP3.
From The Wall Street Journal โ Sep. 26, 2026
In these specialized consulting roles, they can help train and mentor current employees while also gaining more freedom to pursue opportunities outside their previous full time positions.
From Science Daily โ Sep. 26, 2026
The baby’s current condition was not immediately clear.
From Los Angeles Times โ Sep. 26, 2026
Maybe they were not as interested in current events as I had presumed.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
"Strong Nor'easter off the mid-Atlantic and northeast will bring coastal flooding, rip currents, strong wind gusts, and heavy rain to the region this weekend," the National Weather Service said on its website.
From Barron's โ Sep. 25, 2026
Long term ocean observations are especially valuable because natural changes in currents can occur over years or even decades.
From Science Daily โ Sep. 23, 2026
Safety had become a concern, and Edison argued that high-tension currents, particularly alternating current, posed an unacceptable danger.
From The Wall Street Journal โ Sep. 23, 2026
The serpents hunt for fish in open water and can easily get caught in currents.
From Los Angeles Times โ Sep. 17, 2026
Common sense and knowing the currents would tell you that the kayak had drifted downstream, especially with the fast-running spring tides.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
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