RIGHT NOW Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

right now

adverb

Definition of right now

as in currently

at the present time right now we are in the middle of a major home renovation

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Relevance

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as in immediately

without delay answer my question right now

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Recent Examples of right now But Niknam thinks the outlook for Corning is bright, even if the stock doesn't reflect it right now. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 The ethnic and religious problems in Ethiopia right now that could pull the country into a civil war are part of that. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Aug. 2026 Capital in this space is infinite right now, but physical infrastructure has hard limits. — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Rather than focus on himself, Conor said his priority right now has become supporting those closest to him. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for right now

Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now

Adverb

Almanza was charged with threatening to commit an act of mass violence on school property and is currently being held on a $1 million bond in the Faulkner County jail.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2026
The prospect cost was likely going to be high if Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and the front office invested in upgrades to a roster currently holding the top National League wild-card position.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of currently

Adverb

And speaking of men being disappointing, Ava changes the conversation to vaguely tell them all that her intuition about her boyfriend, Hook, was correct, and that they’re now broken up.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 July 2026
Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to stabbing four University of Idaho students to death and waived his right to appeal, is now seeking post-conviction relief by claiming his plea was false.

— Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

Definition of now

Adverb

Late one night last year, when Knier wasn’t available, another hospice nurse from By the Bay Health came promptly to the Vantreases’ home in response to an urgent call from Paula.

— Laurie Udesky, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Attorneys in the case argued that the suspension violates the EEOC’s own regulations governing complaints filed by federal workers requiring the agency to handle complaints promptly.

— Alexandra Olson, Fortune, 29 July 2026

Definition of promptly

Adverb

City leadership hopes this sends a message to all landlords that treating tenants like this won't be tolerated anymore.

— Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Analysts did lower their price target to $325 from $360, acknowledging investors aren't paying the same multiple for data-center stocks anymore.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 July 2026

Definition of anymore

Adverb

As team president Mark Donovan put it on Wednesday while speaking at the opening of training camp at Missouri Western, the focus forward began almost instantly after the Chiefs lost their season finale to the Raiders in Las Vegas.

— Vahe Gregorian July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
On December 8, 2025, Instagram permanently terminated the account @nipeople, a project by artist, journalist, and activist Emma Shapiro, instantly erasing years of work and sparking a legal debate over digital freedom.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of instantly

Adverb

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit Detective.

— Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
But even with that federal response, nonprofit organizations say private donations remain critical to getting supplies directly into the hands of survivors.

— Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of directly

Adverb

Taylor Moton, the Panthers veteran starting right tackle, will be sidelined when the regular season kicks off in September.

— Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
And enigmatic quarterbacks who have flashed in the past but are hoping their new situation is the one where everything breaks right.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of right

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