1
as in currently
at the present time
right now we are in the middle of a major home renovation
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2
as in immediately
without delay
answer my question right now
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Recent Examples of right now
The war has disrupted international travel, and while flying to the Middle East right now is difficult due to airspace closures and the risk of airstrikes, supporters fear the women will be taken to a third country – perhaps China, Russia or Malaysia – before an onward journey to the Middle East.
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Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
There’s just so little margin for error right now.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
The summer swelter hasn’t arrived yet, which means an outdoor table right now feels less like a punishment and more like a genuine luxury.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The routines gaining traction right now aren’t choreographed for TikTok — but fans are recreating them on the app anyway.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
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Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
There’s just so little margin for error right now.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
The summer swelter hasn’t arrived yet, which means an outdoor table right now feels less like a punishment and more like a genuine luxury.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The routines gaining traction right now aren’t choreographed for TikTok — but fans are recreating them on the app anyway.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
Adverb
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There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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The northern Sierra is currently at 38% of average and the southern Sierra 83% of average.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Authorities said to call 911 immediately.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
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Iraq’s General Company for Ports was not immediately available to comment when contacted by CNBC.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Chives, cilantro, dill, fennel, parsley, and oregano can be planted now.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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If the power comes flickering on for a few precious hours in the middle of the night, that’s when Cubans now rise to wearily cook and iron clothes.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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The family of a man fatally shot during a homecoming event at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against the school, alleging the university's failure to maintain adequate security and promptly respond to warnings of potential violence contributed to his death.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Wahlin added his second of the night 45 seconds after that for a 4-2 lead before LSSU pulled goalie Roke Applebee, who made 38 saves, and Van Vliet took advantage of the empty net to promptly pump in his second of the contest.—
Tom Carothers,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Pushing for that transparency is critical before AI in warfare becomes so routine that nobody thinks to ask anymore.—
Parmy Olson,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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As Self has said, KU doesn’t have NBA Draft picks coming off the bench anymore.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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On the privacy topic, MSI claims that all visual data is processed locally in real time and instantly converted into digital signals without any storage.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
7 Mar. 2026
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During the holidays, deep cherry red nails tend to trend big-time, and nothing will ever compare to the confidence that three coats of Big Apple Red give instantly.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Peas, spinach, arugula, carrots, beets, kale, radishes, lettuce, and potatoes can be grown now and are easy to start from seed directly sown into the soil.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Vogue readers get a chance to shop the collection directly for 24 hours on Agolde first, today, March 6.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Sky Rock Sedona is a modern, 109-room boutique hotel right in the heart of town, within walking distance to many hiking trails.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The suspect sprinted out of the store right after.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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