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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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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The current yeshiva argued that it needed additional space for its students.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
The parish brought in $42.9 million in sales and use tax for the first nine months of the current fiscal year, more than double last year’s total, according to the Northwest Louisiana Finance Authority.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Both ranges beat Wall Street’s current fiscal 2026 estimates—for earnings of $23.54 a share and revenue of $26.1 billion.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
California’s current $30 million plan, the Hearing Aid Coverage for Children program, had just 314 active participants as of April.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
However, that didn't take care of his current problem.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
Vocabulary lists containing current
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