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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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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How many Americans can name the current Miss America?
From The Wall Street Journal โ Sep. 30, 2026
The fight has been reported as being for the vacant WBA 'super' heavyweight title, although current WBA heavyweight champion Murat Gassiev's team has lodged a formal objection over the proposed title arrangement.
From BBC โ Sep. 30, 2026
Last week, a group called ShinyHunters said it had broken into an online FBI jobs portal and stolen names, addresses, and other sensitive data about thousands of current, former, and aspiring agents.
From Slate โ Sep. 30, 2026
After anchoring a boat, they placed an underwater speaker in the water and allowed it to drift with the current as far as 19 meters from the vessel.
From Science Daily โ Sep. 30, 2026
Mr. Grayson had a stack of their current events assignments in front of him, and he was making comments on each one in a green felt-tipped pen.
From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold
"Hurricanes carry moisture and move ocean currents and plankton," he said, noting the consequences for seafood dishes at his restaurant Huniik, where he reimagines Mayan specialties.
From Barron's โ Sep. 26, 2026
Changes in its strength can influence climate conditions far from the locations where the currents themselves are measured.
From Science Daily 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
Many carmakers have said that currents from EV motors can interfere with AM broadcast signals and have removed radio receivers from newer models as a result.
From The Wall Street Journal โ Sep. 16, 2026
He stood at the starboard rail and closed his eyes, sensing the currents beneath them.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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