right now

adverb

Synonyms of right nownext
1
2
: at present

Examples of right now in a Sentence

right now we are in the middle of a major home renovation answer my question right now
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But right now, the Hornets look capable of doing just that. Scott Fowler The Charlotte Observer, Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026 The detective’s homicide team is out right now looking at the scene as well. Bradford Betz , Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026 Joining him are a cavalry of superstar sidekicks, some of whom might be in high school right now. Cam Inman, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026 And right now, some are seriously marked down with savings up to 75 percent off. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for right now

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of right now was in the 14th century

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“Right now.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20now. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

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right now

adverb
1
2
: at the present time
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