right now

adverb

Synonyms of right nownext
1
2
: at present

Examples of right now in a Sentence

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But right now those companies are losing money on beef and counting on other proteins, like chicken, to remain profitable. Enda Curran, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026 While there is good reason to honor what came before, there is every reason to appreciate what is happening right now, and therein lies the issue that somehow managed to overshadow even the towering Hasheem Thabeet on a strange night in Storrs. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026 The Yankees, meanwhile, are short on sure things in their bullpen right now. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026 Keep reading to see the 10 best deals worth shopping right now. Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 15 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 21 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

right now

adverb
1
2
: at the present time
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