as in today
the time currently existing or in progress
while we can plan for the future, we must first deal with the here and now
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Recent Examples of here and now
Fixer-upper founders are stuck in the here and now.
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Check Warner Mbe, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
And while there is a way to amend a claiming decision (within a certain timeframe), that leeway shouldn't be used as an excuse to make a poor decision in the here and now.
—Amy Wagner, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Focusing on the upper end of the market makes a lot of sense for a company in the here and now, but increased premiumization could pose a threat to the future of the wine industry.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 June 2025
This vast amount of data will be a precious resource for astronomers not only in the here and now, but also decades into the future.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 26 June 2025
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Check Warner Mbe, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
And while there is a way to amend a claiming decision (within a certain timeframe), that leeway shouldn't be used as an excuse to make a poor decision in the here and now.
—Amy Wagner, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Focusing on the upper end of the market makes a lot of sense for a company in the here and now, but increased premiumization could pose a threat to the future of the wine industry.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 June 2025
This vast amount of data will be a precious resource for astronomers not only in the here and now, but also decades into the future.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for here and now
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First discovered: 3 hours ago, 1:05 p.m. July 20 Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Canton A new wildfire was reported today at 1:05 p.m. in Los Angeles County, California.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 July 2025
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Need help with today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle?—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Lee earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in nursing from UNC Charlotte in 2013, found a job at Atrium Health Union and started dating her now-husband.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Padres are built to win now and this is a win-now type of trade that hurts but makes an immediate difference.—
Jim Bowden,
The Athletic,
25 July 2024
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That’s the hot state of play at present but the primary won’t take place until March.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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At present, there is no available information on the containment or cause of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 July 2025
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“Here and now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/here%20and%20now. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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