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
Four of the seven shows on the A Night in the Writers’ Room comedy panel shoot in Los Angeles, which was heartening, given how important keeping production in Los Angeles has become a key topic in the industry right now.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 June 2025
There are plenty of manufacturers with very expensive cars out there with full showrooms right now.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 June 2025
Hartford has the upper hand right now, but McClain was good in his 106 defensive snaps last year.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 30 May 2025
That is why the news of Simpson's demotion back to Triple-A Durham on Friday came as an absolute shock and is such a head-scratching move by an organization and team that is on a roll right now.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 June 2025
There are plenty of manufacturers with very expensive cars out there with full showrooms right now.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 June 2025
Hartford has the upper hand right now, but McClain was good in his 106 defensive snaps last year.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 30 May 2025
That is why the news of Simpson's demotion back to Triple-A Durham on Friday came as an absolute shock and is such a head-scratching move by an organization and team that is on a roll right now.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
Adverb
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Current Incidents: There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2025
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Hawkins currently serves as an Assistant Superintendent for Valparaiso Community Schools and will continue to be an employee of VCS while serving with PCES, which serves seven Porter County school corporations.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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Fraser might’ve noticed immediately that the bags simply weren’t following behind the guests and the captain.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 June 2025
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When Crosby was finally ready to go, Tsamis signed him and immediately put him into a pressure situation.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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During the pandemic and soon afterwards, many Baby Boomers retired, and the workforce now has many more Millennials and Gen Zers.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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In fiercely competitive areas, like the New York City suburbs, where prices are still rising and homes sell fast, properties that would have gotten a dozen offers a year ago now get two or three.—
Ronda Kaysen,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Adverb
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As Kagan said in court on Thursday, the Mexican government might have had a good theory, but U.S cities brought similar suits in the early 2000s, and Congress promptly passed a law shielding gun manufacturers from lawsuits stemming from the criminal use of a firearm by a third party.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
5 June 2025
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Even a minor issue can escalate into a major reputational disaster if it’s not handled promptly and transparently.—
Valentina Drofa,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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So putting aside some of these songs because there was so much to choose from... that just doesn't exist anymore.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Technically, there are three of them, but there's no reason to pick up the original anymore, as the 'Returns' remake improved on it in every way.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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But Alcaraz was not to be denied this time, breaking back instantly to ensure the Italian lost a grand slam set for the first time since the fourth round of the Australian Open five months ago.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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Harmon’s move came against the backdrop of the former Illinois House speaker’s upcoming sentencing for corruption and abuse of power and almost instantly created a bipartisan legislative controversy that resulted in the bill never getting called for a vote.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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But, these physical differences do not directly or solely determine the risk of fragility fractures–bone quality and health does.—
Jia H. Jung,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
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The president recognizes them as engines of regional prosperity whose success directly benefits American industry.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
semafor.com,
4 June 2025
Adverb
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Both Makar and Hughes signed six-year deals out of entry-level a couple of months apart in 2021 that walked them right to unrestricted free agency, with Makar’s contract buying one UFA year and Hughes’ none.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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The jungle-like garden, Norton’s collection of 250 rare plants, including palms, orchids, and other native plants, is beautiful itself, and Norton’s massive sculptures (in stone, wood, and bronze) look right at home among the vegetation.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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