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as in currently
at the present time
that company doesn't make those toys now because they are unsafe
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3
as in sometimes
on some occasions
goes now here, now there—all seemingly without plan or purpose
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4
as in immediately
without delay
come here right now
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as in downtown
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
questioned the moral values of the now generation
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as in because
for the reason that
I'll repeat my question now that you are paying attention
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as in today
the time currently existing or in progress
I know I said you could go, but that was then and this is now
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Recent Examples of now
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2025
Billionaire Trump backer: Wait 90 days before bringing 'hammer down' on China
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman, a Trump supporter now at odds with the president over tariffs, called April 13 for a three-month pause on China.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
Brady previously shared a $17 million Indian Creek Island property with his now ex-wife Gisele Bündchen, bought in 2020.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2023
So pack some sunscreen and a towel, and enjoy the last warm days of the year wearing one of these need-to-know-now brands.
—Nila Do Simon, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2020
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Adverb
Reese was an outspoken supporter of Van Lith throughout her season at TCU and now the WNBA All-Star will look to form a productive pick-and-roll combo with Van Lith in Chicago.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2025
Billionaire Trump backer: Wait 90 days before bringing 'hammer down' on China
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman, a Trump supporter now at odds with the president over tariffs, called April 13 for a three-month pause on China.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Years ago, Guilfoyle was romantically linked to the now governor of California, Gavin Newsom, during his San Francisco mayor days.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
Brady previously shared a $17 million Indian Creek Island property with his now ex-wife Gisele Bündchen, bought in 2020.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
Plus, his girlfriend-now-wife is from Kansas City, so the choice was easy.
—Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2023
So pack some sunscreen and a towel, and enjoy the last warm days of the year wearing one of these need-to-know-now brands.
—Nila Do Simon, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for now
Adverb
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Kosmos 482 is currently expected to reenter our planet’s atmosphere sometime between May 8 to May 11, though scientists will be able to calculate a more precise window as the approach gets closer.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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At the root of this opacity might be whatever strange thing is currently happening with time.—
Jia Tolentino,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
Adverb
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Results in China, which was been a drag lately , were not terrible, either.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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That was always the case, though it’s been trending hard in that direction lately.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The movies center around the intense — and sometimes dangerous — love story between a teenage girl, Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), and a century-old vampire, Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), who looks 17.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Photograph: Jeremey Theron Kirby Sealy Cocoon Chill Memory Foam $1,079 $699 Sealy Furthermore, Handelsman points out that sometimes your mattress can amplify your bed frame noise.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
Adverb
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The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Diego was immediately flown back to the Galápagos to join a last-ditch breeding program in 1977.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Shark Tank had to be downtown, so downtown had to get bigger.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Brian Hopkins, 2nd, whose ward includes Streeterville, responded by calling (not for the first time) for moving the existing 10 p.m. curfew for minors who are downtown without an accompanying adult back to 8 p.m.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The stalemate prompted procedural changes that endure today.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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First discovered: 2 hours ago, 1:55 p.m. April 26 Initial location: San Diego County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Trail A new wildfire was reported today at 1:55 p.m. in San Diego County.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Ferguson said Gayton worked for many years as a driver, but didn’t like getting behind the wheel anymore.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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Ryan Coogler didn’t want to hide anymore The film conveys two forms of peonage prominent in the 1930s South—labor arrangements not far removed from slavery.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2025
Adverb
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Gobert was unplayable for parts of the series against the Lakers, and was sometimes benched late in games.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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Against Bournemouth, there were a couple of unusually shaky moments for goalkeeper David Raya, whose passing seems to have become a little more erratic of late.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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“Now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/now. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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