right now

adverb

1
2
: at present

Examples of right now in a Sentence

right now we are in the middle of a major home renovation answer my question right now
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There's likely more confusion ahead The amount of complexity in the loan program right now, given the legal battles and change in administrations, has made the program even harder for borrowers to understand, says Urban Institute's Delisle. Cory Turner, NPR, 31 Mar. 2025 Federal woes Lamont, speaking from a press event at a child care center in New Britain, said that the issue is among the least controversial right now on the national level. Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2025 She’s positioned cautiously right now because spreads — which measure junk bonds’ excess return over risk-free Treasurys — are tight. Michelle Fox, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025 The sport is right now nearing the crescendo of the national celebration of itself as the men’s NCAA Tournament has reached its Final Four teams and the women’s side gets there. Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for right now

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of right now was in the 14th century

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“Right now.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20now. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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right now

adverb
1
2
: at the present time
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