as in presents
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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Noun
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This would include any surprise items such as birthday presents, Christmas presents, gift cards, holiday decorations or even items hidden for a scavenger hunt.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026 -
Women often take on the labor of organizing their family and friends throughout the year—from birthday presents to RSVP’ing for their partner’s third cousin’s wedding to planning family vacations and celebrations.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But ask a robot to perform seemingly easy tasks, say, climbing up stairs or grabbing a glass of water, and many of todays droids still struggle.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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Massively popular in the Victorian era (especially the late 1800’s), gallery rails are finding their way into todays trad and modern homes alike.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Here and nows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/here%20and%20nows. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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