1
as in currently
at the present time
right now we are in the middle of a major home renovation
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2
as in immediately
without delay
answer my question right now
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Recent Examples of right now
And right now, the HiCoup’s price is a third of what Le Creuset is charging for our second-favorite waiter’s corkscrew.
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Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
The most common mommy makeover procedures—breast augmentation and lifts, tummy tucks, and lipo—are the four most popular plastic surgery procedures right now, according to recent data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
—Meirav Devash, Allure, 31 Mar. 2025
Pascal is right now in the news as, along with David Heyman, she’s set to head up the James Bon franchise for Amazon MGM Studios.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2025
This needs to happen not soon but right now, before even more productions leave and the opportunity to secure California’s cultural and economic legacy is lost.
—Adam Bhala Lough, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
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Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
The most common mommy makeover procedures—breast augmentation and lifts, tummy tucks, and lipo—are the four most popular plastic surgery procedures right now, according to recent data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
—Meirav Devash, Allure, 31 Mar. 2025
Pascal is right now in the news as, along with David Heyman, she’s set to head up the James Bon franchise for Amazon MGM Studios.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2025
This needs to happen not soon but right now, before even more productions leave and the opportunity to secure California’s cultural and economic legacy is lost.
—Adam Bhala Lough, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
Adverb
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Especially given the blue-line dynamic the Canucks are currently juggling.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The duo is currently in the studio with producer Julian Raymond working on their debut project slated for release later this year.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Trump claimed the rates were roughly half of the tariffs that these countries impose on U.S. goods, but the details of how they were arrived at weren’t immediately available.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2025
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Information about the detainees’ charges were not immediately available.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The pool of companies required to report will still expand, but now with a two-year delay and the timeline for non-EU parent companies has not changed.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The recent Champions Trophy hit a global record for concurrency for any sporting event, and Mani notes that even regular matches are now breaking records previously set by major finals.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Blue Jackets defenceman Jack Johnson, all 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds of him, promptly — and easily — threw Robertson into the boards.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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This watch is in effect until 7 a.m. Ways to protect yourself during a tornado To ensure your safety during a tornado, remember that acting promptly is crucial, according to the NWS.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Almost one in four U.S. adults raised Jewish do not identify as religiously Jewish anymore, according to a recent study by the Pew Research Center.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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Platforms like Roblox, Fortnite, and Minecraft aren’t just play spaces anymore.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Should the Spurs need to hire a full-time coach to replace Gregg Popovich, who missed most of this season due to a stroke, Jenkins would instantly become a top candidate, league sources said.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Whether buying something online, splitting a bill or sending money across borders, people expect their money to move instantly.—
Marc Sacal,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Such losses can’t be directly put at the aid system’s doorstep.—
David Sogge,
Time,
5 Apr. 2025
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Start cucumbers, squash and melons in large pots now for transplant in a few weeks or seed them directly in the ground toward the end of the month.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The video then cuts to the shark passing behind one of the snorkelers, getting just within arm's reach of the swimmer, who is unaware of the creature right behind them.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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There will be more horror in 2025 as Lionsgate has just dated their feature take of Stephen King’s The Long Walk on the calendar for Sept 12 — that’s the weekend right after New Line opens The Conjuring: Last Rites over post Labor Day weekend.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2025
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