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
But there are some very positive public safety trends afoot in New York City right now.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025
But right now, a lot of them are being designed as substitutes or as crutches.
—João Medeiros, WIRED, 7 Mar. 2025
But right now there’s no official word on when, where or if a Wicked World is coming.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Spencer noted that this proposal might be considered in the future, but not right now.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025
But right now, a lot of them are being designed as substitutes or as crutches.
—João Medeiros, WIRED, 7 Mar. 2025
But right now there’s no official word on when, where or if a Wicked World is coming.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Spencer noted that this proposal might be considered in the future, but not right now.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
Adverb
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China is currently facing a sluggish consumer landscape, with the most recent consumer price index in February registering its steepest fall in over a year and producer price index in contractionary territory since October 2022.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2025
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The film is currently in post-production and should be finished by summer.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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All of this said, Monday’s moves did not immediately turn the Patriots into a playoff team.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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For those hoping to wed immediately, whether to avoid family scrutiny or cover up an out-of-wedlock pregnancy, clandestine marriages performed by Anglican clergy offered a welcome alternative.—
Alexandra Cox,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Bowser said Trump administration job cuts in the nation’s capital is now her primary concern.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article MIAMI — Observations and other notes of interest from Monday night’s 105-102 loss to the Charlotte Hornets: – And now cannot even vanquish a 15-49 opponent.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The trio of decision makers answered the former Seattle Seahawk’s trade request, and then Pittsburgh promptly extended the two-time Pro Bowler with a handsome new five-year, $150 million contract.—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Follow evacuation orders: When local authorities issue an evacuation order, promptly comply.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
13 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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One of the best meals of my life doesn’t exist anymore.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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Hospitals and healthcare providers can also be a barrier, either limiting access due to policies or not having the records anymore.—
Arnold Sotelo,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Once placed, DraftKings will instantly send you six (6) bonus bets worth $25 apiece.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Of course, the star of the show is definitely the formula, which claims to instantly reduce the appearance of shadows and pores to even out the skin tone—all the while promising a streak-free application and buildable coverage.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Many of those affected likely worked in areas directly related to the processing of federal student aid applications.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Any measure that appears on the ballot enables residents to influence policy directly through their vote.—
Worth Sparkman,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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According to a new study on Black business in America, South Florida saw the second highest increase in the number of new Black businesses during that time, right behind the Atlanta metropolitan area.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2025
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Kansas City built 77,000 homes between 1932 to 1964, right after the Great Depression.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2025
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