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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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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
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2025
Carlin conducted new interviews with Springsteen, the E Street Band, and more for the book, which is on sale now.
—Peter Ames Carlin, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
Coney Barrett immediately pulled out a copy of the restraining order, which forbids Rahimi from coming near his now ex-girlfriend or her daughter.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2023
Plus, his girlfriend-now-wife is from Kansas City, so the choice was easy.
—Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2023
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Adverb
Available now to stream, fans can pre-order the one-off vinyl pressing in limited-edition red colorway from independent record stores or in black or cyan vinyl from the band’s online store; the vinyl is due out on Oct. 31, click here to pre-order.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2025
Carlin conducted new interviews with Springsteen, the E Street Band, and more for the book, which is on sale now.
—Peter Ames Carlin, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
So after an uneven 2024 (5.19 ERA in 22 relief appearances), Rolison returned to Oxford, Miss., with his now fiancée — the couple will marry in January — determined to abandon regret.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
Coney Barrett immediately pulled out a copy of the restraining order, which forbids Rahimi from coming near his now ex-girlfriend or her daughter.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
Maybe draft hype sounds like hyperbole with Miami taking a win-now approach after years of rebuilding in previous offseasons.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2023
Plus, his girlfriend-now-wife is from Kansas City, so the choice was easy.
—Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for now
Adverb
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Indiana Democrats lack the ability to break quorum and disrupt legislative processes, like their counterparts in Texas are currently doing, Pierce told anchor Kate Bolduan.—
Indianapolis Star,
IndyStar,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Army Office of Special Trial Counsel is currently in the process of drawing up charges.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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The same tactic allowed Dodgers relievers, who’d been combustible lately, to close it out.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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Inefficiency has been a constant problem for Kikuchi lately.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Patton believes that people sometimes make choices out of a fear of being alone instead of waiting for the person they are meant to be with.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Power Rangers uh, have fought monster bugs…sometimes?—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Flood damage may not be immediately apparent and can cause problems that develop over time.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Nunez’s attorneys didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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It was started after 9/11 to bring people downtown, to bring audiences together.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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Rocking 52 Boise venues — primarily downtown — the 13th edition of Treefort featured more than 420 acts and 790 official events (plus more unofficial ones).—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Cheer up: Radiohead are revisiting 2003’s Hail to the Thief with a new live album, out digitally today and on vinyl Oct. 31.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
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This is not true of unlawfully present noncitizens today, who are taxed and governed by U.S. law.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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So no, candidate fraud isn’t just about white lies on a resume anymore.—
Michael Fitzsimmons,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Massie was such a perpetual thorn in the side of the GOP that House leaders didn’t bother to whip his vote anymore.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Clashes at the Thai-Cambodian border late last month marked the second conflict to erupt on China's doorstep this year, following the brief air war between ally Pakistan and India over contested Kashmir.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Goldman announced a private credit product for retirement plans late last month.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/now. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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