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
This inspired a lot of lawsuits that have winded their ways through the court system and the Supreme Court is adjudicating one of those lawsuits right now, basically interpreting the Constitution.
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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Thank you to the emergency crews responding right now.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
Wellness retreats are the biggest luxury travel trend right now and also one of the most expensive.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
Which decisions are most important right now?
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Thank you to the emergency crews responding right now.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
Wellness retreats are the biggest luxury travel trend right now and also one of the most expensive.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
Which decisions are most important right now?
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
Adverb
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Brazil and Morocco are currently tied atop Group C with four points apiece.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Peekaboo is currently closing its first three licensing deals, two for Spain and one a multi-territory accord.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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The company, which aired the UFC event live in theaters, did not immediately respond to an inquiry from USA TODAY.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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White was arrested a few days later and charged with assault for allegedly slapping Kyng in February 2025 after Kyng urinated on himself, but charges related to the child's death were not immediately filed.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Adverb
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The operation now includes livestock, educational programs and a network of volunteers helping sustain the nonprofit's work.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Labour has teetered on the edge of one for weeks after those disastrous local election results, and only Burnham’s inability to run before now seems to have delayed one.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Adverb
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The only close call was a foul ball down the left-field line by Meidroth with two outs in the fifth before Meidroth promptly struck out.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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While uncommon, infant botulism can quickly become life-threatening if not recognized and treated promptly.—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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Common sense doesn’t seem to prevail at the polls anymore.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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The 20-year-old kid in national colors isn’t flying under the radar anymore — he’s been tracked by scouts and analysts for years.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Attendees marked the historic occasion dressed in traditional barongs — formalwear finely woven from piña, or pineapple fibers — as well as elegant Filipiniana outfits and ternos, the traditional formal gowns instantly recognizable by their structured butterfly sleeves.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Without hesitation, Miguel shoots Chet in the head, killing him instantly.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson just stopped Haiti's best opportunity to score all night, on a corner kick that found the head of Haiti's Ade and deflected backward on an angle directly into the goal.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Artists pay no fee to participate, and the full dollar from each sale goes directly to them.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Adverb
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Mary Shelley also seems like the type of person who would fit right into the Widow’s Bay community.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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In May 2026, the 32 year old was named the ambassador for Calzedonia’s SS26 swimwear collection—right after Hailey Bieber broke the Internet with her own campaign for the label.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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“Right now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20now. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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