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
And right now, that will be pushing back against a variety of the bad policies that are coming out of this White House.
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Leila Fadel, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Mamdani's initiatives feel like a wild card right now.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
So there’s two films shooting right now, and then there’s short films being made.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
But what are the trends right now?
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
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Leila Fadel, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Mamdani's initiatives feel like a wild card right now.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
So there’s two films shooting right now, and then there’s short films being made.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
But what are the trends right now?
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
Adverb
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Managers also wear poppies on the touchline, including Thomas Tuchel, the German who is currently head coach of the England men’s national team having previously managed Chelsea in 2021 and 2022.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Fountain, 54, who is in the logistics and trucking field, would occupy the seat currently held by Karen Buchanan, who joined the board in October 2023.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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During cross-examination, he was upbraided for long answers that did not immediately answer the question he had been asked.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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More information about the accident wasn’t immediately available.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Fallibility is written into our genetic code, and refereeing is basically a nightmare now for everyone involved.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Yet Tapestry—the parent company of Coach—said Gen Z now accounts for roughly 35% of its new customers, helping the brand beat Wall Street expectations and raise its full-year forecast.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The end result promptly went viral on TikTok, with thousands of people commenting on videos showing the cast’s bows on Saturday at the Savoy Theatre in London.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Impaired, intoxicated or underage guests will be promptly and safely addressed.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Older people like to criticize Gen Z for being lazy and not working hard anymore.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Chase gives Robert a knowing glance that conveys goodbye; his body just isn’t strong enough to withstand superspeed anymore.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The threat of instantly imposing higher tariffs is a key tool Trump has used to pressure countries into entering trade agreements and, in some cases, signing deals with the United States.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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The New Balance 530s are my pick for long travel days or marathon connections (looking at you, Charles de Gaulle), while my colorful Reeboks bring a fun pop that instantly brightens up any airport look.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Flyers should try to mitigate any headaches from delays and cancellations by avoiding booking flights with layovers, the non-profit US Public Interest Research Group says, and opt to make reservations directly with the airline rather than a third-party website.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 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.—
Terry Mattingly,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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This was no downtown scene, this was Broadway and all the show people and ballplayers and serious mob guys were right there, and Franky C knew them all, from Jackie Wilson to Clay Cole to Tiny Tim.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The 2026 World Cup is right around the corner, and anticipation for the biggest event in sports is building rapidly.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Right now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20now. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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