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as in currently
at the present time
that company doesn't make those toys now because they are unsafe
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3
as in sometimes
on some occasions
goes now here, now there—all seemingly without plan or purpose
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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
Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
As things stand now, though, only two Republicans have officially entered the race for governor, and both started out as political unknowns, broadly speaking: businessman Bill Berrien and Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann.
—Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Sacbee.com, 13 July 2025
So after an uneven 2024 (5.19 ERA in 22 relief appearances), Rolison returned to Oxford, Miss., with his now fiancée — the couple will marry in January — determined to abandon regret.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2023
Plus, his girlfriend-now-wife is from Kansas City, so the choice was easy.
—Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2023
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Adverb
Slows’ catering is available now and fulfilled from its Slows-To- Go in Midtown Detroit.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
As things stand now, though, only two Republicans have officially entered the race for governor, and both started out as political unknowns, broadly speaking: businessman Bill Berrien and Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann.
—Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The 5-0 lead the Blue Jays had acquired to that point wouldn’t have been enough to overcome a late A’s rally, but Lukes didn’t let up against his now hometown team.
—Sacbee.com, 13 July 2025
So after an uneven 2024 (5.19 ERA in 22 relief appearances), Rolison returned to Oxford, Miss., with his now fiancée — the couple will marry in January — determined to abandon regret.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
Noun
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
Plus, his girlfriend-now-wife is from Kansas City, so the choice was easy.
—Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for now
Adverb
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Original price: $109.99 | Sale price: $99.99 | Savings: $10.00 With Labor Day right around the corner, the grooming vacuum is currently on sale, making now the time to buy.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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Inside, the Incheon boutique there are dedicated areas for Chanel ready-to-wear apparel, handbags, shoes, watches, and fine jewelry, a category that is currently seeing supercharged growth at rival Lotte Duty Free, in its downtown stores.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Bands, which submerge personalities in a collective identity, seem to have faltered lately as a unit of musical celebrity.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
27 Aug. 2025
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The road had been a bit rocky for Starship lately, however.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Gruda has sometimes been used on the right flank, but playing more centrally as the No 10 suits his creative instincts.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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This maximalism, in one form or another, seems to be the hallmark of every dish at Lex Yard, sometimes to the point of absurdity.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
31 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Sony Pictures did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for more information.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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DeSantis did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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It was started after 9/11 to bring people downtown, to bring audiences together.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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Rocking 52 Boise venues — primarily downtown — the 13th edition of Treefort featured more than 420 acts and 790 official events (plus more unofficial ones).—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Another way in today’s Republican world would be to win Trump’s endorsement (on the Democratic side, there is no endorsement by a group or individual that has equal power).—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Working harder to earn less was the story of Australian iron ore miner Fortescue in the financial year to June 30, reporting earlier today that increased production failed to offset a 41% fall in profit to $3.37 billion.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The company is rewriting conventional wisdom: that the U.S. doesn’t manufacture anything anymore, that Americans are completely reliant on foreign imports—especially from China.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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But faith in where Notre Dame football is headed doesn’t require a Hail Mary anymore, and every little bit still helps.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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There will be intervals of clouds and sunshine with a thunderstorm in the area late in the afternoon.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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In the first half, the Falcons (1-0) held the visitors to only 37 yards from scrimmage and two first downs late in the second quarter until Smith connected with Aiden Farrell.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/now. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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