current events
noun
variants
or less commonly current affairs
chiefly US
: important events that are happening in the world
She reads several newspapers so she can keep track of current events.
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
This is a masterful combat sports game with the only thing keeping it from perfection being polish that could come over time and something that connects more to current events in the real-life product.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Yes, and despite current events, Britain is a pretty successful multi-ethnic democracy.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
His content has ranged from all different types, from commentary on current events to responding to trolls who harp on his past substance abuse.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
This is a masterful combat sports game with the only thing keeping it from perfection being polish that could come over time and something that connects more to current events in the real-life product.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Yes, and despite current events, Britain is a pretty successful multi-ethnic democracy.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
His content has ranged from all different types, from commentary on current events to responding to trolls who harp on his past substance abuse.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for current events
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“Current events.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/current%20events. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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