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
Knee-high pairs make great investments for dressy occasions and are especially trendy right now, while Coutgo’s faux-suede pair has major Kate Middleton vibes.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
What is your assessment of the industry as a whole right now?
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
There is a competitiveness on this team right now that hasn’t been evident in a while.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Scientific American has served as an advocate for science and industry for 180 years, and right now may be the most critical moment in that two-century history.
—Eve Lu, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2025
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
What is your assessment of the industry as a whole right now?
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
There is a competitiveness on this team right now that hasn’t been evident in a while.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Scientific American has served as an advocate for science and industry for 180 years, and right now may be the most critical moment in that two-century history.
—Eve Lu, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
Adverb
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MacLean added that Venezuelans with TPS who are currently in custody and lack any other form of protection will now face a serious risk of deportation.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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Don Lisi, Rogers Police Department spokesman, said police investigate cases involving virtual currency scams on a regular basis, and the department is currently handling a couple of such cases.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The Revolution provided a brief scare through a 59th-minute goal from Dor Turgeman, who embarrassed a defender before curling home a spectacular effort, but Inter Miami broke the tie almost immediately after the strike that made the score 2-1.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Robertson then returned to the mound for the seventh — and immediately put two on.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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As if the local deer population had enough to worry about as the bow hunting season begins, now a disease is spreading between them.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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This was the 11th World Cup, and now five had been won by the host nation.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Wyatt Cowley of South Beloit, Illinois, a former employee of RFK Racing, said in the lawsuit that the company failed to implement reasonable cybersecurity measures and did not promptly notify victims about the data breach.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Oct. 2025
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As seen in a video shared on Instagram, the country star can be seen walking promptly toward a microphone to seemingly address what had happened before turning around and retrieving the object, now lying on the ground.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Daisy can't run with the big dogs anymore, or even the little dogs like her.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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This means that fans who haven't already placed their order won't be eligible for the free loaf anymore.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Taking a minute to clear crumbs, water spots, or dust instantly makes these areas feel cleaner and more inviting.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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The balance changed instantly with Zubimendi, with the usual 4-2-3-1 structure more recognisable.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Having the right headline can make the difference between someone reading it and scrolling right by.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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After Game 1, in which the Padres’ Nick Pivetta was cruising right up until allowing back-to-back home runs, manager Mike Shildt acted decisively yesterday, replacing Dylan Cease after just 69 pitches (and five strikeouts) through 3 2/3 shutout innings.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Right now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20now. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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