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as in currently
at the present time
that company doesn't make those toys now because they are unsafe
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3
as in sometimes
on some occasions
goes now here, now there—all seemingly without plan or purpose
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4
as in immediately
without delay
come here right now
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as in downtown
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
questioned the moral values of the now generation
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as in because
for the reason that
I'll repeat my question now that you are paying attention
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as in today
the time currently existing or in progress
I know I said you could go, but that was then and this is now
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Recent Examples of now
Issy Ronald, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
Bowman Gray Stadium now has a new lighting system and a SAFER barrier, which will stay at Winston-Salem State University’s football stadium beyond this NASCAR race weekend.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
Nick Mosby has supported his now ex-wife throughout her legal saga.
—Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 4 Dec. 2024
Nila Do Simon, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2020
The see-now-buy-now collection included jewelry, eyewear, shoes and clothing.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2019
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Adverb
And now, after years of battling the local authority in court to retrieve the hard drive, Howells has come up with a new plan: to simply buy the landfill.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
Bowman Gray Stadium now has a new lighting system and a SAFER barrier, which will stay at Winston-Salem State University’s football stadium beyond this NASCAR race weekend.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
However, in what may become a new norm, the notoriously sharp elbowed Jones’ filing, like Lively’s filing late last week with the California Civil Rights department is chock-full of seemingly incriminating texts between the now defendants.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
Nick Mosby has supported his now ex-wife throughout her legal saga.
—Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 4 Dec. 2024
Noun
So pack some sunscreen and a towel, and enjoy the last warm days of the year wearing one of these need-to-know-now brands.
—Nila Do Simon, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2020
The see-now-buy-now collection included jewelry, eyewear, shoes and clothing.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for now
Adverb
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The Bachelor premiered in March 2002 and is currently airing Season 29 episodes — centered on one of Tran’s exes, Grant Ellis — on Mondays at 8/7c on ABC.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
8 Feb. 2025
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The federal judiciary, including district courts, courts of appeals and the Supreme Court, is currently comprised of some 235 judges appointed by Joe Biden, 329 by Barack Obama, 234 by Trump, 327 by George W. Bush and handfuls by previous presidents.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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On the other hand, Halsey’s smart, dense, often weird music has lately been overshadowed by the drama that continually dogs her.—
Stephen Deusner,
SPIN,
17 Feb. 2025
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The Pistons’ first five games after the break are tough, but their offense and defense have both been great lately.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The head must be high, the feet body-width apart, sometimes with one rear hoof slightly behind the other.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Feb. 2025
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Even the best athletes bend the rules sometimes—which is pretty much what happened on Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce‘s Super Bowl date.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
8 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Almost immediately, Trump’s campaign began selling merchandise featuring the mugshot — on everything from coffee mugs to T-shirts — as part of a fundraising effort.—
Jamel Valencia,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Feb. 2025
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The pilots ejected into San Diego Bay and were immediately recovered before being taken to a local hospital for medical assessment, according to Navy officials.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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On Thursday, tens of thousands of spectators were downtown for the 3-mile walk that features several floats, giant balloons, marching bands, clowns, Santa, elves, holiday music and much more.—
Nour Rahal,
Detroit Free Press,
28 Nov. 2024
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And once downtown, local hotels do their part to secretly move Hollywood stars around the city.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Sep. 2024
Noun
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His sophistication, genuine warmth and multifaceted personality reflect what elegance means today.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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The game, which puts users' vocabulary to the test, was released by The New York Times on June 12, 2023, and today is second-only to Wordle in terms of popularity.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Little things that might have bothered me once upon a time, don’t mean anything anymore.—
Grace Bastidas,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2025
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So please forget about trying to wear your success lightly anymore and kick it old school.—
Bob Brody,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Larson received a waiver last year after flying into Concord on a helicopter late as rain had impacted both of the prestigious races.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2025
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For Ghazi, 48, validation has seemingly been everywhere of late.—
Dan Rys,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/now. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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