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
So keep an eye on the price of crude right now.
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Designers seemed to be asking what Italian fashion means right now—heritage, yes, but also restraint, sensuality, and confidence without excess.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Still, the first place to begin, both for current investors looking to add more gold to their portfolio and for beginners looking to add a hedge against market uncertainty, is knowing where the price of the metal sits right now, as of March 2, 2026.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
There are people who are living in much worse conditions right now through this conflict.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Designers seemed to be asking what Italian fashion means right now—heritage, yes, but also restraint, sensuality, and confidence without excess.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Still, the first place to begin, both for current investors looking to add more gold to their portfolio and for beginners looking to add a hedge against market uncertainty, is knowing where the price of the metal sits right now, as of March 2, 2026.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
There are people who are living in much worse conditions right now through this conflict.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
Adverb
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The center’s president, Richard Grenell, said a new venue was currently being sought as the building undergoes renovations, beginning around Independence Day.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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The designation, which Anthropic will fight in court, could become a serious problem for the startup, which earns its revenue through enterprise software sales to companies that might currently or one day want to work with the military in some capacity.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Messages sent to spokespeople for Walz, former Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 running mate, were not immediately returned.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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Entertainment Weekly did not immediately hear back from representatives for Today for comment.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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During the three-day trial, prosecutors disclosed Huitzilin’s full name, his wife’s full name, the names and ages of their children, their now-former home address and details about Huitzilin’s career as a federal agent and military combat veteran.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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And now the Panthers’ already thin hopes to make a run to get into the Stanley Cup playoffs are getting thinner.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Davis said police were able to respond promptly due to their presence on East Sixth Street, the city’s busiest strip of bars and restaurants.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Mavericks received Malaki Branham from Washington in the Davis deal, then promptly flipped Branham to the Hornets for Jones.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Its cable networks barely make any original content anymore, beyond Comedy Central’s South Park and the Daily Show.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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The river does not reach the sea anymore.—
Pete McBride,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The Cooling Hoodie feels instantly cool on the touch, no water needed.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Sitting at a red light, a red SUV and a gray pickup truck were waiting to go until both fell instantly as the road collapsed.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
28 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Its menacing activities directly endanger the United States, our troops, our bases overseas, and our allies throughout the world.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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Anthropic’s other option would have been to bake in safeguards directly into the model.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Expect unusual dishes like savory black and white cookies and celery root with black truffle right alongside classics like Lobster Newburg.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Facing Arizona State on Senior Night, nothing seemed to go right for the Jayhawks (Shop KU).—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Right now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20now. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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