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
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
—John Lynch, arkansasonline.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Need help with today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle?
—Mark Cooper, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Enea Lebrun | Reuters This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
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Both India and the United States are raising a glass today.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
—John Lynch, arkansasonline.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Need help with today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle?
—Mark Cooper, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Enea Lebrun | Reuters This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
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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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Natalia is currently studying for her GED, dreaming of one day becoming a teacher, People reports.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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The site is currently being tested by structural experts, and more permanent repairs will happen once it is deemed safe, the Surrey Council said.—
Jenny Gross,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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At present, the line of 500 possible asteroid positions (pictured below) on Dec. 22, 2032, measures 1.2 million miles long.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Commenters were quick to praise the gift, with many noting that hiring musicians as presents could be a beautiful way to support artists.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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Trump team insists Zelenskyy 'not wavering anymore' on deal But even as Zelenskyy starkly criticized the deal, Trump's representatives insisted it would be finalized this week.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Winning the Mountain West Tournament means an automatic bid; otherwise, the Broncos really can’t afford anymore regular season losses.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/today. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
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