1
as in currently
at the present time
that company doesn't make those toys now because they are unsafe
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2
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
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Former Biden National Security Council official Tarun Chhabra now leads its national security policy, while former White House economic aide Elizabeth Kelly serves as head of beneficial deployments.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
Overstreet was gone all day, according to his now ex-wife Melissa Holland.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 4 Aug. 2025
Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2023
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
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Adverb
Procedures can now take only minutes instead of hours.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Former Biden National Security Council official Tarun Chhabra now leads its national security policy, while former White House economic aide Elizabeth Kelly serves as head of beneficial deployments.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
From his years as a racing fan to his now prominence in the ownership world, Stewart said he's watched horses increasingly being bred to sell rather than to race.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
Overstreet was gone all day, according to his now ex-wife Melissa Holland.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
Pugh and Braff's red carpet appearance was the first time the now-exes have done a public appearance together.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2023
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for now
Adverb
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And then there’s Oasis, currently on its triumphant global reunion tour.—
Jesse Adams,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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The collaboration marks an exciting fusion of two artists currently pushing the boundaries of Latin alternative music.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
19 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Brian Lockwood has had plenty on his plate lately.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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While calls outnumber puts on an absolute basis, the rate of put buying has picked up lately.—
Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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This allows for more sugars in the leaves to be left behind when the trees begin to transition into winter mode, producing vibrant red and sometimes purple leaves.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Although that relationship can sometimes be antagonistic, the central bank has long had powerful supporters in both parties on Capitol Hill and on its key committees.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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This employee was immediately put on administrative leave, and an investigation has begun.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Yet these productions are increasingly designed around an ethos of visual-over-depth that compels us to immediately document and post each scene.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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So the downtown Asian staple moved into a ghost kitchen 13 miles away in Meridian.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Aug. 2025
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A day of concerts continued as planned in the downtown Milwaukee park July 12.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The Empower the Arts Gala highlighted Arts One Presents' 60-year journey from the Springdale Music Club, to the Springdale Fine Arts Association, to the Arts Center of the Ozarks, to the organization AOP is today.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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Difficult Let’s do a complete walkthrough of today’s Difficult Pips.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Computers of course aren't tools anymore — for any of us, much less today's middle schoolers.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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If your personal growth involves abstaining from alcohol due to migraines, panic attacks or other health complications, this is not a lifestyle choice anymore.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The Taliban formally codified a long set of rules governing morality late last year, ranging from requiring women to cover their faces and men to grow beards to banning car drivers from playing music.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Taliban formally codified a long set of rules governing morality late last year, ranging from requiring women to cover their faces and men to grow beards to barring car drivers from playing music.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/now. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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