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
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Raleigh’s homer – his fourth this postseason and his 64th including the regular season – means he is now tied with Aaron Judge in 2022 for the most in a single year in the American League.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 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
Buhen died in 1999 and the bar is now run by his son and grandson.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Raleigh’s homer – his fourth this postseason and his 64th including the regular season – means he is now tied with Aaron Judge in 2022 for the most in a single year in the American League.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 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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Season 3 is currently in production in Los Angeles after several production delays.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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The pay package, which fluctuates in value based on the stock price and is currently worth more than $100 billion, was put to an advisory vote last year.—
Kara Carlson,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The Packers are a team that has come up in trade rumors lately.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Jenner’s been on a textured heel streak lately.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Rasoulof couldn’t be more blunt about the fact that success within Iran’s imposing bureaucracy means crushing other people, and sometimes walking over their corpses.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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For example, the engine would sometimes cool down instead of heat up when exposed to warmer temperatures.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Upon receiving the message, FBI agents immediately headed to the Broberg’s home, beginning a nationwide search for the little girl.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Thankfully, these artificial mums look nearly identical to real ones, and feature small pom-pom-like flowers that are immediately eye-catching.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 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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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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And in today’s age of automation and artificial intelligence, factory floors are increasingly filled with robots.—
Joel Williams,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Even now, when there is little that can be called conventional wisdom anymore, one thing everyone seems to agree on is that American attention spans keep getting shorter.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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Nobody's used to processing those tools anymore.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Critics of the company will say that Apple is once again late to the PC party.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Mississippi Supreme Court rejected the appeal in September, ruling it was filed too late.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/now. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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