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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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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"There's a big shift in our current ecosystem that warrants a very serious look, especially for those who make decisions about what science we should support and fund."
From Science Daily
The Tehran municipality's newspaper, Hamsharhi, republished the report, saying it was "not possible to draw more water from the current reservoirs" of the dam.
From Barron's
Still, “the current valuation suggests to us that some investors are pricing in CRM’s demise.”
From Barron's
Such a development could completely overturn current real estate pricing dynamics, as property near roads and away from city centers could increase in value while property by current transit hubs experience price declines, he added.
From MarketWatch
The entire film is this kind of holistic musical current: score, songs and environment all in conversation with each other, every component a part of the dance.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
