at present

phrase

Synonyms of at presentnext
: at or during this time : now

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Obviously, there is not much room in the top 10 at present for anyone who is not either a country star or Ariana Grande. — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026 But the outcome of this work doesn’t explain the blanks being raised at present, argued Jeremy Siegel, emeritus professor of finance at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 Some were allowed back home this week, but not all of the fires are under control at present. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026 While no doubt politically infeasible, any Syrian intervention in Lebanon at present would certainly be militarily infeasible even if Sharaa actually wanted to launch one. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for at present

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First Known Use

1549, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of at present was in 1549

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“At present.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20present. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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