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
Many of the flavors that are popular right now lean on exactly what Dorot sells.
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Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026
That's one of the reasons why oil is so low right now.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Here’s what to shop right now, including big savings on products from Sony, Casper, Shark and more.
—David Hickey, NBC news, 22 June 2026
The risk in North Texas right now is low.
—Ciara McCarthy. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
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Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026
That's one of the reasons why oil is so low right now.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Here’s what to shop right now, including big savings on products from Sony, Casper, Shark and more.
—David Hickey, NBC news, 22 June 2026
The risk in North Texas right now is low.
—Ciara McCarthy. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
Adverb
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Brazil and Morocco are currently tied atop Group C with four points apiece.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Peekaboo is currently closing its first three licensing deals, two for Spain and one a multi-territory accord.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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The company, which aired the UFC event live in theaters, did not immediately respond to an inquiry from USA TODAY.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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White was arrested a few days later and charged with assault for allegedly slapping Kyng in February 2025 after Kyng urinated on himself, but charges related to the child's death were not immediately filed.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Adverb
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The operation now includes livestock, educational programs and a network of volunteers helping sustain the nonprofit's work.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Labour has teetered on the edge of one for weeks after those disastrous local election results, and only Burnham’s inability to run before now seems to have delayed one.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Adverb
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Lord in heaven knows this show loves introducing a bunch of new characters and promptly scattering them all over the board.—
Brian Grubb,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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That’s because Bores sponsored a state bill, known as the RAISE Act, that requires major AI companies to be transparent about their safety protocols and promptly report safety incidents.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Adverb
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The kids, entranced by their phones and tablets, don’t meet up anymore to play dress-up dolls, kick a ball around, or even just talk—not with whole virtual worlds and endless distractions at their eager little fingertips.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
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In fact, two of those companies don’t even exist anymore.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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So much so that when the Grammy winner’s Benito Antonio collection with the Spanish fast fashion label dropped three months later, its core pieces sold out instantly.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
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Swishables' crisp flavors neutralize bad breath instantly, giving you lasting confidence during close conversations, post-lunch meetings, dates and beyond.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
Adverb
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Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson just stopped Haiti's best opportunity to score all night, on a corner kick that found the head of Haiti's Ade and deflected backward on an angle directly into the goal.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Artists pay no fee to participate, and the full dollar from each sale goes directly to them.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Drug use has become more visible and has moved right outside the child care center's front door, Reyes said.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Panama had a golden opportunity in the first 10 minutes after being awarded a free kick right outside Croatia's box.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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“Right now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20now. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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