as in now
the time currently existing or in progress
live for today and let tomorrow worry about itself
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as in currently
at the present time
even today, arranged marriages remain a common practice in some parts of the world
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Recent Examples of today
Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
Pew noted that a full-time year-round worker is earning a median of $60,000 today based on government data.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Mike Blake | Reuters This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
Musk called Ben Stiller a derogatory name on his X account as a response to comments the actor made about the difficulties of making comedy movies that push boundaries today.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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The service is available today, just in time to slide right under the deadline.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
Pew noted that a full-time year-round worker is earning a median of $60,000 today based on government data.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Mike Blake | Reuters This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
Musk called Ben Stiller a derogatory name on his X account as a response to comments the actor made about the difficulties of making comedy movies that push boundaries today.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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The Padres are built to win now and this is a win-now type of trade that hurts but makes an immediate difference.Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 25 July 2024
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Pugh and Braff's red carpet appearance was the first time the now-exes have done a public appearance together.Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2023
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Hickman currently represents District 4, a conservative-leaning area that spans most of the northwest Valley, including Wickenburg, Surprise and Litchfield Park.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Iron District The Iron District is 55 currently industrial acres on West Morehead, where until recently Charlotte Pipe operated.Alexandria Sands, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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For me, on Christmas Day, after opening presents, just getting into the kitchen.Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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One couple decided to skip Christmas presents altogether, choosing to give each other a weekend getaway.Daniel Wine, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Alexis recently decided not to drink during the week anymore, but weekends are still up for debate.Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Who said kids weren’t interested in movies anymore?Lauren Coates, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/today. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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