as in now
at the present time
nowadays it's rare for people to carry cash when they can pay by other methods
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Recent Examples of nowadays
After all, the event nowadays feels like the clear king of the Cannes jungle.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
There's almost always a delay nowadays.
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Footballers spring to the defence of a team-mate who is harmed deliberately and nowadays are drilled to cause a fuss to ensure the VAR takes a long, hard look at the replays.
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Graham Scott,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
But some universities almost function as high-end senior centers nowadays, offering collegial networks, intellectual stimulation, and some resources.
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Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
There's almost always a delay nowadays.
—
Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Footballers spring to the defence of a team-mate who is harmed deliberately and nowadays are drilled to cause a fuss to ensure the VAR takes a long, hard look at the replays.
—
Graham Scott,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
But some universities almost function as high-end senior centers nowadays, offering collegial networks, intellectual stimulation, and some resources.
—
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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Even with data center experts and how common the trade has become now, the average hospital data center may take anywhere from two to five years.
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For now, the scientists and community advocates only have the money to test for copper, lead and arsenic, Ornelas Van Horne said.
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The rise of retail fandom Move over Swifties, groupies aren’t just for celebrities anymore.
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The blame game does not work anymore.
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Notably, 25% of employers currently offer hybrid work to employees.
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Both new tours are currently open for booking, as well as future dates of the original program in Alabama and Georgia.
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“Nowadays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nowadays. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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