When we talk about the current situation, or the state of things, there are a variety of synonyms that can be used interchangeably. For instance, we can refer to the present circumstances, the current status, the latest developments or the existing conditions. We can also say the contemporary state of affairs, the present scenario, the current state of play or simply the current state. Other synonyms include the current situation, the current state of things or the present state of events. Essentially, they all describe the same thing which is the prevailing conditions of a particular moment.