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,
28 June 2026
Kerri is a three-time New England Emmy Award winner and found her passion for writing and storytelling in a current events class at Gloucester Catholic High School in Gloucester City, New Jersey.
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CBS News,
24 June 2026
The story is very relevant today in terms of current events.
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Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Sore from the torment of her family’s banishment, Espinoza feels the pulse of current events.
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Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2026
Kerri is a three-time New England Emmy Award winner and found her passion for writing and storytelling in a current events class at Gloucester Catholic High School in Gloucester City, New Jersey.
—
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The story is very relevant today in terms of current events.
—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Sore from the torment of her family’s banishment, Espinoza feels the pulse of current events.
—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 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 5 Jul. 2026.
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