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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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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 Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Alysa Guffey The meeting has now started, but the vote is scheduled for later in the agenda.
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Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
The now 26-year-old superstar was coming off a trip to the NBA Finals and leading the league in scoring.
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Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Millie swapped of-the-era straight-leg jeans for cord-denim pants with a more of-the-now barrel shape.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Adverb
The desert is just as good now, with warm afternoons and cool nights ideal for a dinner under the stars in the Agafay.
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Alysa Guffey The meeting has now started, but the vote is scheduled for later in the agenda.
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Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
Adjective
The now 16-year-old female reticulated giraffe was born in Germany as part of a European breeding program, and has shown signs of respiratory distress for much of her life, the organization said.
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Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
The now 26-year-old superstar was coming off a trip to the NBA Finals and leading the league in scoring.
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Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
The now-teenager has been a constant presence by her mom's side over the years, joining her on her world tours, appearing in a music video and serving as inspiration for Pink's songs.
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ABC News,
8 June 2026
Millie swapped of-the-era straight-leg jeans for cord-denim pants with a more of-the-now barrel shape.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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On their 50 Something tour that is currently playing Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Rush is playing around with their catalogue of hits to give the audience some variety.
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Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown.
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Unfortunately, there are several instances of bettors harassing players lately.
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He’s been working at an insane clip lately, with this marking his sixth film of the 2020s.
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Chalsma’s unstinting vociferousness, which sometimes seems over the top, leaves little doubt as to who shaped Coriolanus’ martial character.
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The Drug Enforcement Administration does have those tools, and sometimes works with Brennan's office to investigate cases.
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Rodríguez also said the country’s entire public and private healthcare network had been activated to treat the injured, urging doctors, nurses and other medical personnel to report immediately to their workplaces.
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Arraez fouled a ball off the top of his right foot in the bottom of the first inning on Tuesday, immediately dropping to the ground in pain but ultimately staying in the game.
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What space the library does have is overwhelmingly downtown.
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Almost everything on this list is directly downtown, with two or so things being a 10- to 15-minute drive away.
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Terry agreed, noting that today’s older adults helped shape the North Fulton community.
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Compiled by the Associated Press That concludes today’s newsletter.
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The rise of retail fandom Move over Swifties, groupies aren’t just for celebrities anymore.
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The blame game does not work anymore.
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Tracy had approached the team about a contract extension late in the 2005 season, a bold request considering the team’s record.
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An 18-year-old man was killed in a shooting late Tuesday night in Pittsburgh's East Hills neighborhood.
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“Now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/now. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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