AT PRESENT Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

at present

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Definition of at present

as in now

at the present time At present, investigators have not gathered sufficient evidence to make an arrest.

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Recent Examples of at present The blow of potentially losing him to Barca and not signing anyone else in that position — as is the message from the club at present — is likely to be the biggest disappointment. — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 There are approximately 22 EGOT title holders at present time — but some got there through the Daytime Emmys (like Whoopi Goldberg, Jennifer Hudson and Alan Menken) and others landed there as one of dozens of producers on a Tony-winning play. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 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 My kids, at present, will only eat fruits with a peel, because then the poop can’t get in. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for at present

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