presently

adverb

ˈpre-zᵊnt-lē How to pronounce presently (audio)
Definition of presentlynext
1
as in shortly
at or within a short time I cannot attend to the matter this instant, but I will presently

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Relevance
2
as in currently
at the present time we are presently waiting in line for our turn

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3
as in now
without delay the performance is starting presently

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Recent Examples of presently As presently blueprinted by NASA, the International Space Station will be de-orbited via a series of actions. — Leonard David, Space.com, 23 June 2026 But that gap between where the dollars presently are being reallocated from, and where the new money might come from, the gap between the reality and the dream, is in many ways a reflection of legacy procurement workflows and competing internal incentives. — David Doty, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 So the new overnight climate control system could even surpass that of pure EV camping, delivering another strong argument in favor of plug-in hybrids presently being the best powertrain solution for efficient, comfortable and capable camper vans and motorhomes. — New Atlas, 26 June 2026 The device aims to compete with traditional game consoles like Microsoft’s Xbox and Sony’s PlayStation, which presently sell for $600 and up and are equally subject to the global component shortages that have lately bedeviled consumer electronics companies. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for presently
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presently
  1. shortly
  2. currently
  3. now
  4. soon
  5. immediately
  6. promptly
  7. instantly
  8. directly
Adverb
  • The trade was agreed to shortly before midnight on June 22 prior to being formalized on Monday.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
  • The plan ended when, as explained below, a federal judge issued a key injunction, and the players ended the strike shortly before the start of the 1995 season.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of shortly
Adverb
  • Although there is currently no cure for endometriosis, a variety of treatments can reduce symptoms, slow disease progression and improve quality of life.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Gracie is currently planning her own wedding to Derek Green, son of former Chiefs quarterback Trent Green.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Definition of currently
Adverb
  • Both suspects now face additional charges, including 28 counts of payment card theft, larceny, identity theft and conspiracy.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Once an exclusive perk, airport lounges are now frequently overcrowded and offer a diminished experience.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of now
Adverb
  • Diaz, 52, suffered burns to her arm and stomach while trying to incinerate the car and was soon charged with Lopez’s murder, according to a court transcript and a criminal complaint.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Serving quick-cooking shrimp means that your family can enjoy dinner even sooner.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Definition of soon
Adverb
  • Affidavits supporting the Johnsons’ arrests were not immediately available Friday evening.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026
  • Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, who voted against the proposal in mid-June, voiced fears that the list of noncitizen voters would immediately be seized by federal immigration authorities.
    — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of immediately
Adverb
  • If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
  • Claus trudged to the monitor, watched the foul on an agonizing loop and promptly handed Balogun a red card.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Definition of promptly
Adverb
  • Their coupling instantly captured the attention and hearts of fans around the world, and Swift’s presence at Chiefs games was even credited with bolstering female interest in NFL football.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • For her grandfather, opening the package instantly transported him back to his teenage years.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of instantly
Adverb
  • However, the records do not identify Swift or Kelce and do not reveal if the event is directly connected to the couple.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Add chunk oak firewood or oak smoking chunks directly onto the hot coals.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of directly

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