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as in currently
at the present time
that company doesn't make those toys now because they are unsafe
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3
as in sometimes
on some occasions
goes now here, now there—all seemingly without plan or purpose
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as in immediately
without delay
come here right now
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as in downtown
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
questioned the moral values of the now generation
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as in because
for the reason that
I'll repeat my question now that you are paying attention
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as in today
the time currently existing or in progress
I know I said you could go, but that was then and this is now
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Recent Examples of now
Nik Popli, Time, 22 May 2025
This is news to the world now, but this has never been news to us.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 21 May 2025
Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
Brady previously shared a $17 million Indian Creek Island property with his now ex-wife Gisele Bündchen, bought in 2020.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2023
So pack some sunscreen and a towel, and enjoy the last warm days of the year wearing one of these need-to-know-now brands.
—Nila Do Simon, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2020
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Adverb
The bill now heads for a vote in the full House, where Speaker Johnson is operating under very tight margins: House Republicans have one of the thinnest majorities in history at 220-212, meaning Johnson can only afford to lose three members of his caucus if all Democrats are opposed.
—Nik Popli, Time, 22 May 2025
This is news to the world now, but this has never been news to us.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 21 May 2025
Adjective
Years ago, Guilfoyle was romantically linked to the now governor of California, Gavin Newsom, during his San Francisco mayor days.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
Brady previously shared a $17 million Indian Creek Island property with his now ex-wife Gisele Bündchen, bought in 2020.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
Plus, his girlfriend-now-wife is from Kansas City, so the choice was easy.
—Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2023
So pack some sunscreen and a towel, and enjoy the last warm days of the year wearing one of these need-to-know-now brands.
—Nila Do Simon, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for now
Adverb
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Peng is currently expanding the Good, Great universe by creating merchandise, art exhibitions, and conventions.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Also, some parents are currently exempt from work requirements until their children are 18; that would change so only those caring for a dependent child under the age of 7 are exempt.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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There is much to like about the bullpen in general lately, especially its ERA.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Tonight’s show is hosted by Walton Goggins, who has been on a tear lately at HBO, appearing on two of the best examples of modern prestige TV: The White Lotus and The Righteous Gemstones.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
Adverb
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This seems like an easy task for Oscar, who is frequently seen in the series flying his drone, often filming Cecilie at home—sometimes with her noticing, other times without her knowledge.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
16 May 2025
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Netting along eves, models of owls and hawks, spinners and windsocks can all be used (sometimes with varying success) to scare off woodpeckers.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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Trump suspends refugee program for most, except Afrikaners Upon taking office, Trump immediately suspended the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and ordered most potential refugees to remain in other countries.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Spending on security immediately jumped from $50,000 annually prior to 2016 to well over $500,000 after, and ultimately soaring above $1.4 million by 2022.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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The Shark Tank had to be downtown, so downtown had to get bigger.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Brian Hopkins, 2nd, whose ward includes Streeterville, responded by calling (not for the first time) for moving the existing 10 p.m. curfew for minors who are downtown without an accompanying adult back to 8 p.m.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Millennials, now the largest generation in the U.S., are a force in today’s art market, rebooting the rules of collecting.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Is defense impossible to play today’s spread-out NBA?—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Adverb
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Although Irvin’s name likely won’t be seen around Aurora City Hall anymore, there are still places to find it.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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So the training once reserved for new managers - how to delegate, how to evaluate, how to intervene when something goes wrong, how to coach through ambiguity, how to align decisions with strategy - those can’t wait anymore.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Adverb
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Richard filed an ongoing civil lawsuit of her own against Combs late last year.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
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And for even more star style, see every major outfit of late here.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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“Now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/now. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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