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current
adjective as in contemporary; common
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accepted, accustomed, afoot, circulating, common knowledge, customary, cutting-edge, doing, existent, extant, fashionable, going around, hot, in circulation, in progress, in the mainstream, in the news, in use, in vogue, leading-edge, on the front burner, popular, present-day, prevalent, rampant, regnant, rife, state-of-the-art, topical, trendy, up-to-date, widespread
Example Sentences
Earlier this year, she also said she plans to take a "big break" from music after her current run of concerts.
The current system is the worst way possible, without reasonable guardrails, and it’s destroying what was once good about the game.
I think it's safe to assume that climate change is going to change current human living patterns in a few different ways.
However, appearing on the current series of I'm a Celebrity, Tulisa has received criticism about her appearance from some viewers, prompting broadcaster Rylan Clark to urge people on X not to "make jokes about her".
Borthwick has criticised the fitness of his players, external, while former England wing Chris Ashton has also said the current squad has struggled with "fatigue".
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When To Use
What are other ways to say current?
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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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