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
The Panthers are doing that kind of thing right now.
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
But right now, Jacob Wilson of the A’s would be the front runner for Rookie of the Year.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
Kendra Scott Elisa Pendant Necklace Formal occasions call for elegant jewelry like this Kendra Scott necklace, which is on sale in select colors right now.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 19 May 2025
Airplane safety is a big issue right now, but some people care more about airplane food.
—Andy Hoglund Updated, EW.com, 18 May 2025
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
But right now, Jacob Wilson of the A’s would be the front runner for Rookie of the Year.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
Kendra Scott Elisa Pendant Necklace Formal occasions call for elegant jewelry like this Kendra Scott necklace, which is on sale in select colors right now.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 19 May 2025
Airplane safety is a big issue right now, but some people care more about airplane food.
—Andy Hoglund Updated, EW.com, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
Adverb
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The Mets are currently using a rotation of Vientos and Baty at third base, depending on pitching matchups and defensive matchups.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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Barron, 19, is currently a student at New York University.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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Trump suspends refugee program for most, except Afrikaners Upon taking office, Trump immediately suspended the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and ordered most potential refugees to remain in other countries.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The bill also would allow a temporary pause in reserve funding for two years immediately following a milestone inspection and give condo associations more flexibility on meeting reserve requirements.—
News Service Of Florida,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 May 2025
Adverb
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For now, OpenAI relies on the smartphones and web browsers people use to access ChatGPT—products that are all made by business rivals.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2025
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The couple, who married in 2005, now live in Florida and share four daughters.—
Ale Russian,
People.com,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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Refrigerate leftovers promptly in small containers.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Assad promptly fled to his new life in exile in Moscow.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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During the first filing, Cardi claimed cheating wasn’t the culprit and they simply weren’t aligned anymore despite prevalent cheating rumors circulating online.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
30 May 2025
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That these characters are for everybody else, but then me as Sydney is not for me anymore.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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Not that anyone should speculate on people’s race, but this is the modern internet, and unfortunately Arabella Stanton is instantly being put under a microscope for…looking mildly not white?—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The lightweight, oil-free cream sinks in effortlessly, instantly soothing skin with a refreshing dose of prebiotic thermal water and barrier-repairing ceramides.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
Adverb
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Once again, the comedian has mastered the beauty of standing directly in his truth.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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Customers can collaborate directly with the milliners to design a personalized accessory.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
Adverb
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The jungle-like garden, Norton’s collection of 250 rare plants, including palms, orchids, and other native plants, is beautiful itself, and Norton’s massive sculptures (in stone, wood, and bronze) look right at home among the vegetation.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Crossbody Bag Crossbody bags are a travel essential, keeping your phone, cash, cards, passport, and SPF right at your fingertips without having to dig through a bulky backpack or tote bag.—
Gregory Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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“Right now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20now. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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