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
Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
The Edmonton Oilers are now riding with a 33-year-old journeyman backup in their crease, Calvin Pickard, and the coaching staff turned to 33-year-old Jeff Skinner when searching for a lineup spark entering Game 4.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 14 June 2025
Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
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
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
Wilson now gets an opportunity to find comfort with other weapons on the depth chart, figuring out his other options beyond Nabers, who will undoubtedly garner a high volume of targets throughout the 2025 NFL season.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
The Edmonton Oilers are now riding with a 33-year-old journeyman backup in their crease, Calvin Pickard, and the coaching staff turned to 33-year-old Jeff Skinner when searching for a lineup spark entering Game 4.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 14 June 2025
Adjective
Billy Ray adopted Trace in 1993 after marrying his now ex-wife Tish Cyrus.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
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
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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Gabb Music streams are not currently factored into any other Billboard charts.—
Kevin Rutherford,
Billboard,
20 June 2025
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By way of comparison, AMC’s lone spring scripted offering, The Walking Dead: Dead City, is currently averaging 314,500 viewers, of whom fewer than 74,000 are members of the under-50 set.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
20 June 2025
Adverb
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This thought has come to mind a lot lately, as much has been made of the political wranglings of Earth’s richest technocrats, whose ambitions range from lower taxes to interplanetary colonization.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2025
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Yes, the Chicago Cubs are having a heck of a time scoring runs lately.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
Adverb
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But, as history tells us, sometimes, the revolution begins in the second city.—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Saying nothing at all, and just looking at the other person in silence, can sometimes be the most effective method of shutting down aggressiveness or rudeness.—
Kathy and Ross Petrass,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
Adverb
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But the momentum shifted back to Tampa Bay immediately when Castillo dropped a routine throw from Pete Alonso at first base to begin the sixth.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2025
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According to The Guardian, deliveries of pizzas to the Pentagon doubled immediately before the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama and the 1991 Kuwait liberation campaign called Operation Desert Storm.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 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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While 81 years seems like a long time ago, the heroism and inventiveness displayed by Owens then is still seen as relevant today.—
Greg Palkot,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025
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Washington — President Trump is hosting a parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army today, bringing tanks and soldiers to the streets of Washington, D.C., for the capital's first major military parade in more than three decades.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
14 June 2025
Adverb
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Also, the little quirks that Carnival has aren't so cute to me anymore.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Unfortunately the family that originally adopted her wasn't able to look after her anymore.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
Adverb
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But the hotel devolved from an icon to an eyesore in the decades preceding its demolition late last year, months after a fire tore through its long-vacant interior the night of Saturday, June 15, 2024.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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Sure, Tyrese Haliburton nearly had a triple-double and Pascal Siakam scored 21 points and Myles Turner battled through illness to have a pair of huge blocks late in Indiana’s 116-107 victory Wednesday night, but McConnell and Mathurin were the story.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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“Now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/now. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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