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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Philadelphia is currently 12th in the Eastern Conference at 21-39.—
Stan Son,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Their luxurious, 3,025 square foot pad is currently on the market for $6.9 million.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
4 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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Larroquette and Alley immediately convey an easygoing romantic charm that anchors the whole film; although Ropelewski orchestrates the escalation of comic situations with meticulous care, there’s nothing mechanical about the effect thanks to Larroquette and Alley’s breezy naturalism.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
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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Hackman took them to a shelter where they were promptly named after the actor and his costar Keanu Reeves, according to The Baltimore Sun.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ensure that all firmware and security updates are installed promptly to close potential security gaps.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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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
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One of the best meals of my life doesn’t exist anymore.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The foreign aid freeze frightened me, so at our house five doughnuts instantly disappeared.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
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Plus, the tweed fabric is lightweight and elegant to instantly dress up your outfit.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
4 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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