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
Adams doesn’t need that kind of distraction right now.
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Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
And while the ‘it’ shoe of the moment is ever-changing, there’s no denying that On is one of the buzziest brands in the game right now, with collaborations with celebs like Zendaya and Roger Federer securing its popular status.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
Our farmers are just being battered by the Trump administration right now.
—CBS News, 4 May 2025
There’s nobody there that’s solidified in that job at quarterback right now.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
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Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
And while the ‘it’ shoe of the moment is ever-changing, there’s no denying that On is one of the buzziest brands in the game right now, with collaborations with celebs like Zendaya and Roger Federer securing its popular status.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
Our farmers are just being battered by the Trump administration right now.
—CBS News, 4 May 2025
There’s nobody there that’s solidified in that job at quarterback right now.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
Adverb
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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
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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
Adverb
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Trump suspends refugee program for most, except Afrikaners Upon taking office, Trump immediately suspended the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and ordered most potential refugees to remain in other countries.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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But more immediately, the banner has recruited them to pull from their YouTuber roots with a different project.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
21 May 2025
Adverb
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The couple, who married in 2005, now live in Florida and share four daughters.—
Ale Russian,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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For now, OpenAI relies on the smartphones and web browsers people use to access ChatGPT—products that are all made by business rivals.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
22 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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Although Irvin’s name likely won’t be seen around Aurora City Hall anymore, there are still places to find it.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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So the training once reserved for new managers - how to delegate, how to evaluate, how to intervene when something goes wrong, how to coach through ambiguity, how to align decisions with strategy - those can’t wait anymore.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
18 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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What’s worse, scientists estimate that humans have been directly or indirectly responsible for 90 flightless bird extinctions.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 May 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.—
Dustin Staggs,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
Adverb
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These jangly contradictions, presented as truths, are designed to rattle and rewire our brains; just think how easily a corrupt authoritarian leader could put them to use, and how readily a not-thinking public could fall right in line.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
20 May 2025
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Dutch expressionist Henk Chabot’s (1894-1949) paintings would feel right at home at Fenix.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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