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
Beautiful hummingbird feeders, rocking chairs for the front porch, spacious planters and garden hoses, and much more are discounted right now.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Both rates are up from earlier in 2026, indicating some market uncertainty among lenders right now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Below, find the best SeatGeek promo codes and discounts available right now.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
Noah Kahan might be one of the most self-aware people making music right now.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Both rates are up from earlier in 2026, indicating some market uncertainty among lenders right now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Below, find the best SeatGeek promo codes and discounts available right now.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
Noah Kahan might be one of the most self-aware people making music right now.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
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March 21 – April 19 Aries, friendships could currently need your brave leadership.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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This technology is currently primarily aimed at helping restore quality of life for patients who’ve suffered things like spinal cord injuries, paralysis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), or stroke damage.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Trump aides and allies denounced Kent as a leaker immediately after his resignation became public.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who develops symptoms should call their local public health agency or state public health officials at 720-653-3369 immediately.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Kempe now has five goals and four assists in his last six games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Dominican Republic moves on, now two wins away from a championship.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 Mar. 2026
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Residents can exchange phone numbers to report suspicious activity promptly or to coordinate help if the power goes out.—
Chuck Page,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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But not even Redzepi appears interested in that exonerative line of thinking anymore.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Basically, our hope is that the voices of Afghan women can not be ignored anymore.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The Singaporean model and photographer shared a birthday post on Instagram to mark the milestone, and the comments section filled instantly with disbelief.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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This one from Bagsmart is 3-1-1-compliant and spacious enough to hold toiletries, medication, and makeup—all instantly visible.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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The sweeping changes, if passed by the state legislature, would consolidate all Medicaid billing under a fee-for-service model through which the state directly pays providers for services rendered.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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The result is a rapidly emerging Chinese model of AI—less centered on chatbots and more on embedding intelligence directly into the machinery of the real economy.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Oreade, the fine dining restaurant, is where Chef Riccardo Bacciottini unleashes his creativity and technical prowess, using local ingredients (many plucked right from the hotel’s gardens) to make sublime dishes like tomato tartare with basil and miso or artichokes confited with pepper sauce.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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As the doc unfolds, Mayeri walks right into the darkest stuff the girls experienced (and which nearly ripped them apart), from drugs and alcohol to abusive relationships and deep tragedy.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Right now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20now. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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