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
Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
The Edmonton Oilers are now riding with a 33-year-old journeyman backup in their crease, Calvin Pickard, and the coaching staff turned to 33-year-old Jeff Skinner when searching for a lineup spark entering Game 4.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 14 June 2025
Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
Years ago, Guilfoyle was romantically linked to the now governor of California, Gavin Newsom, during his San Francisco mayor days.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2023
So pack some sunscreen and a towel, and enjoy the last warm days of the year wearing one of these need-to-know-now brands.
—Nila Do Simon, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2020
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Adverb
Wilson now gets an opportunity to find comfort with other weapons on the depth chart, figuring out his other options beyond Nabers, who will undoubtedly garner a high volume of targets throughout the 2025 NFL season.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
The Edmonton Oilers are now riding with a 33-year-old journeyman backup in their crease, Calvin Pickard, and the coaching staff turned to 33-year-old Jeff Skinner when searching for a lineup spark entering Game 4.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 14 June 2025
Adjective
Billy Ray adopted Trace in 1993 after marrying his now ex-wife Tish Cyrus.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
Years ago, Guilfoyle was romantically linked to the now governor of California, Gavin Newsom, during his San Francisco mayor days.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
Plus, his girlfriend-now-wife is from Kansas City, so the choice was easy.
—Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2023
So pack some sunscreen and a towel, and enjoy the last warm days of the year wearing one of these need-to-know-now brands.
—Nila Do Simon, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for now
Adverb
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Current Incidents: There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2025
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However, the researchers received wildly different answers from participants who were currently in committed relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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Closing out tournaments has been his Achilles’ heel lately, and the pressure to win again is beginning to build.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Various chemicals, from those in plastics to food additives, have made headlines lately for their potential roles in triggering diseases.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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However, it’s inspired a trend that has been adopted by some of soccer’s biggest names — and sometimes, champagne isn’t even involved.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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The precept is that sometimes AI generates confabulations, false statements that appear to be true.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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But the momentum shifted back to Tampa Bay immediately when Castillo dropped a routine throw from Pete Alonso at first base to begin the sixth.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2025
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The bitcoin opportunity wasn’t immediately clear to Laffont, however.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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The Shark Tank had to be downtown, so downtown had to get bigger.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Brian Hopkins, 2nd, whose ward includes Streeterville, responded by calling (not for the first time) for moving the existing 10 p.m. curfew for minors who are downtown without an accompanying adult back to 8 p.m.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Washington — President Trump is hosting a parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army today, bringing tanks and soldiers to the streets of Washington, D.C., for the capital's first major military parade in more than three decades.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
14 June 2025
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Could today’s culture be encouraging identity shifts as a form of rebellion?—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
Adverb
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So putting aside some of these songs because there was so much to choose from... that just doesn't exist anymore.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Technically, there are three of them, but there's no reason to pick up the original anymore, as the 'Returns' remake improved on it in every way.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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Sure, Tyrese Haliburton nearly had a triple-double and Pascal Siakam scored 21 points and Myles Turner battled through illness to have a pair of huge blocks late in Indiana’s 116-107 victory Wednesday night, but McConnell and Mathurin were the story.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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But the hotel devolved from an icon to an eyesore in the decades preceding its demolition late last year, months after a fire tore through its long-vacant interior the night of Saturday, June 15, 2024.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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“Now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/now. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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