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
For starters, the account comes with an elevated interest rate of around 4% right now.
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 June 2026
But right now, anywhere in New York with a screen and the ability to stream the games is a watch party.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
What a heater June Madness is on right now.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Jules, which first fired up its ovens in spring of 2025, is the hottest in the game right now with a freewheeling regional style.
—Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 June 2026
But right now, anywhere in New York with a screen and the ability to stream the games is a watch party.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
What a heater June Madness is on right now.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Jules, which first fired up its ovens in spring of 2025, is the hottest in the game right now with a freewheeling regional style.
—Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
Adverb
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The Iranian official added that current US-Iran talks are focused on ending the war, and nuclear issues are not currently being discussed.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The program currently requires companies to submit a plan to the EPA outlining safety precautions, hazard assessments in the case of an accidental release and emergency response steps.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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Spurs reserve Harrison Barnes accidentally collided with Brunson's right knee while falling to the floor, and the Knicks star immediately grabbed at the leg in apparent pain.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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SoftBank did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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The close proximity of the plant to homes and schools led to widespread outrage and now dozens of lawsuits after residents were displaced for days.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The Trojans will now prepare to face Lamar University, which blew a five-run lead in a 7-5 loss to host Texas A&M earlier Friday.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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SkyCal was overhead when the suspect pulled over near Dorchester Avenue and Norwich Avenue, promptly exited the car with their hands raised and lay down on a driveway in the area.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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That chased Lake Creek starter Tripp Riley, a sophomore, and Caden Whitworth came on in relief and promptly induced a double-play comebacker and a popout to center to end the inning.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
Adverb
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For Hansen, success isn’t measured solely by the size of a catch anymore.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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That’s hardly the question anymore.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Adverb
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Each container features expanding walls that instantly increase interior space, allowing for a dynamic layout that can accommodate everything from bistro tables to bedrooms.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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For some, the ability to instantly share images is the killer feature.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
6 June 2026
Adverb
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In the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the agency had $500 million for forest management and fire prevention that was not directly tied to cap-and-invest or the bond — up from about $65 million two decades prior.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Beijing’s support does not appear to have extended to directly arming the Naxals, however.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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That year, even major characters and first-person narrators wound up dead, killed by strangers or friends or family members, often by parents, or serial murderers, or in accidents, usually right at the end at the story, no warning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Shayne Gostisbehere ripped a shot on goal, and after Hart made the save, Staal was first to find the puck and a clear shot right in front of the goal.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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“Right now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20now. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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