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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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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Daly and Winkleman shocked fans in October by announcing they would be stepping down at the end of the current series.
From BBC
Leo stuck to a very religious homily without any direct reference to current affairs.
From Barron's
The main reason is that investors have become willing to pay even more for their future cash flows, even if current cash flows aren’t great.
From Barron's
The current low-hire, low-fire economy has many Americans worried about work, with job security one of their biggest financial concerns heading into the new year.
From MarketWatch
Last week, Nike projected sales would drop in the current quarter because of ongoing weakness in China.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
