right now

adverb

Definition of right nownext
1
as in currently
at the present time right now we are in the middle of a major home renovation

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Relevance

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2
as in immediately
without delay answer my question right now

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Recent Examples of right now OpenAI’s Dots are only available to paid subscribers right now, while Meta’s Muse is free to use. — Allison Johnson, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026 What this means for fashion brands right now For brands, the takeaway is to know where Gen Z draws the line. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026 And right now, 20% off feels pretty premium for post-Prime Day savings! — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 That has, from my standpoint, permeated the organization, and that’s what everybody talks about right now. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for right now
Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
  1. currently
  2. immediately
  3. now
  4. promptly
  5. anymore
  6. instantly
  7. directly
  8. right
Adverb
  • This narrative of the woes of leadership could serve as a cautionary tale for the few dozen men and women in both of America’s political parties currently searching their souls and consulting their spouses about whether to run for president.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The Dream are currently planning to play at least some home games in their 3,500-seat venue, a reminder that while the W has seen large commercial growth in recent years, there’s still more to be seen.
    — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of currently
Adverb
  • Details on the funeral arrangements were not immediately available.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The delivery does not mean the aircraft can begin operational service immediately.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of immediately
Adverb
  • The deficit, which will now be added to the growing national debt, was 12 percent higher than the year before, with Republicans--who used to be deficit scolds--controlling the executive and legislative branches.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • On Friday evening, ABC News republished a new version of the story re-reported by Charalambous, now without a byline.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of now
Adverb
  • After a half hour of miscommunication, Pike was promptly hospitalized and placed on a ventilator.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Relentlessly enterprising and six feet seven, a literally oversized character, Levandowski had entered an autonomous motorcycle, Ghost Rider, which started the course and promptly fell over.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of promptly
Adverb
  • The narrow truth is, people don't like to sit down and read a long book for pleasure as much anymore.
    — Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Losing 2, 3, or even 4 games in some cases won't kill you anymore.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of anymore
Adverb
  • In a crisis, hitting a minor financial ratio covenant can trigger technical defaults, instantly freezing access to capital.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • These washable fabric patches can be applied by peeling and sticking to instantly cover stains and personalize clothing, no sewing or ironing needed.
    — TIME Staff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of instantly
Adverb
  • The story’s main conceit was that scientists discover an Earth-like planet directly opposite our own in the same orbit around the sun, always hidden from our vantage point.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Trump posted a video Thursday night that directly called El-Sayed a member of the group, which was founded in Egypt; his administration has designated chapters as terrorist organizations.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of directly
Adverb
  • If elected, Whiting wants to dive right in to figure out other ways to expedite permitting, including through the use of AI and other tech.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
  • And right in the middle is a cutout whose shape evokes the head of a bald eagle — and that's the name that Krasner gave to this collage.
    — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of right

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“Right now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20now. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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