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
There’s no shortage of deals on makeup, skincare, and haircare right now, including some rare finds.
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 3 May 2025
The primary risks as of right now look to be large to very-large hail and damaging wind gusts, as well as flash flooding.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 3 May 2025
And that is so important, so important for everybody right now.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 May 2025
Five neutral shades are discounted to $46 right now, with the blue shade hue available in nearly every size.
—Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 3 May 2025
The primary risks as of right now look to be large to very-large hail and damaging wind gusts, as well as flash flooding.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 3 May 2025
And that is so important, so important for everybody right now.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 May 2025
Five neutral shades are discounted to $46 right now, with the blue shade hue available in nearly every size.
—Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
Adverb
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Also, some parents are currently exempt from work requirements until their children are 18; that would change so only those caring for a dependent child under the age of 7 are exempt.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Peng is currently expanding the Good, Great universe by creating merchandise, art exhibitions, and conventions.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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The clerk's office for Cook County, Illinois, where the pontiff lived previously, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The Pakistani claim has not been corroborated and could not be immediately verified by Newsweek.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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The administration has also revoked the visas of more than 1,000 international students, many of whom appeared to have never participated in protests, although those revocations are now on hold.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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According to the World Nuclear Association, France now produces approximately 70% of its energy from nuclear sources.—
Daniel Markind,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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Don’t forget to take advantage of the signature St. Regis butler service, which will promptly fulfill requests for packing needs, garment pressing, restaurant reservations and a cup of steaming chamomile tea to unwind after a long flight.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Just then, they were joined by Colin Jost as Hegseth — and Pirro promptly spit red wine in his face in surprise.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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Ferguson said Gayton worked for many years as a driver, but didn’t like getting behind the wheel anymore.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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Ryan Coogler didn’t want to hide anymore The film conveys two forms of peonage prominent in the 1930s South—labor arrangements not far removed from slavery.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2025
Adverb
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That shift could instantly disqualify every employee at those institutions from PSLF.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The sunlit hues instantly brighten a space by reflecting more light and bringing in an optimistic energy. 6.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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Eventually, though, the lights were turned out and the artist left the stage and headed directly to the airport.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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The budget reconciliation bill, which the House of Representatives passed in April, does not directly mention cuts to Medicaid.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
Adverb
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The Oscars is held at the Dolby Theatre on Hollywood Blvd., which is right along the marathon route.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
4 May 2025
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In the video shared by Bennett, her dog can be initially seen strolling right past her before abruptly stopping and running up to Bennett with her tail wagging frantically.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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