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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Here's everything to know about Kristil Krug's case and where her killer, Daniel Krug, is now.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
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
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
As this case shows, hackers can now produce highly convincing fake IDs and other fraudulent assets at scale.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Here's everything to know about Kristil Krug's case and where her killer, Daniel Krug, is now.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The now 70-year-old serial executive then pivoted to become chair and CEO of rival casual dining chain IHOP.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
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
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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It’s currently configured as a bayfront entertainment space with a custom wine wall, beverage center, top-tier audio visual system and two Murphy beds, offering versatility for potential buyers to use it as guest quarters or an office.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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The stainless steel bottle currently comes in 19 colors and designs, and in two sizes.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Trump has been criticized lately for pressuring the Federal Reserve and threatening its independence.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Which would make a nice change of pace from the collective teeth-gnashing in FoCo lately.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The New York Yankees don’t have a left-hander on their full-time coaching staff and sometimes ask 256-game winner Andy Pettitte to throw batting practice.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The latter were sometimes embroidered on his signature woolen cardigans and shawls bearing stylized versions of placid landscapes, bandana patterns or geometric motifs.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The 11th Street Kids of Harcourt, John Economos (Steve Agee), Vigilante (Freddie Stroma) and Adebayo had already set out to rescue Chris from Earth-2, and Harcourt’s instincts as an agent who minds her surroundings picked up on the white supremacist haven almost immediately.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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Kate debuted with blonde hair and was immediately met with troll comments.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
27 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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Here are the horoscopes for today, Sunday, September 28, 2025.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The kids don’t live in Los Angeles anymore.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The rise of retail fandom Move over Swifties, groupies aren’t just for celebrities anymore.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Aside from Browning, the only other signal-caller on the active roster is Brett Rypien, who was a castoff of the Minnesota Vikings late in the preseason.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Ravens have been outscored 39-15 in the fourth quarter of their two losses, falling apart late against both the Bills and Lions.—
Andy Scholes,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/now. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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