real time
noun
: the actual time during which something takes place
… the computer may partly analyze the data in real time (as it comes in) …—
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For a moment, Reid almost seemed to pause on his way down, as if the transfer of energy from Wembanyama’s elbow to his neck caused his body to glitch in real time.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The session is designed to show, in real time, how generative tools are entering production workflows.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 11 May 2026
According to Butler, through this model, restaurants gain visibility into guest preferences in real time.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Davis, the observer, said that unlike the earlier trackers, the Migra Map doesn’t attempt to alert people to events occurring in real time, but reports enforcement actions after the fact.
—Carolina Cuellar, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
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Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The session is designed to show, in real time, how generative tools are entering production workflows.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 11 May 2026
According to Butler, through this model, restaurants gain visibility into guest preferences in real time.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Davis, the observer, said that unlike the earlier trackers, the Migra Map doesn’t attempt to alert people to events occurring in real time, but reports enforcement actions after the fact.
—Carolina Cuellar, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
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“Real time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real%20time. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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