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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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 standing committee comprises 175 members and is chaired by Zhao Leji, who is also part of the Communist Party's politburo standing committee – China's equivalent of a cabinet.
From BBC
The main concern now is that DraftKings is losing customers to competitors such as Kalshi, a private company that is considered the current leader in prediction markets.
“However, external uncertainties and the current softness in employment may constrain the sustainability of this improvement to some extent,” said Yu.
The Wall Street Journal reconstructed the operation through interviews with current and former Israeli and U.S. officials, as well as satellite imagery, videos and photos.
That helped drive a slightly stronger-than-anticipated outlook for the current period.
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
