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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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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For the principals, the most recent union proposal is 7% for the current school year; 6% for next year.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
There have been a variety of rules governing the safety car since it was introduced into F1 30-odd years ago and the current ones have been arrived at organically.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
The current price implies better-than-expected Tesla performance beginning next decade, with the bull thesis focusing on the company’s robotaxi and human robot business.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Even though ocean passages were already open, the current did not yet form a continuous loop.
From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026
The wind’s current swirled from one direction, then another.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
