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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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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
Justin Curto, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
That ended when Trump joined forces with the RNC in March, but the ex-president is now soliciting help from bigger donors who give to his Trump 47 Joint Fundraising Committee.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 1 Jan. 2024
Along with the huge success that came from the Fox series, Falchuk also has the show to thank for his love story with his now wife, Gwyneth Paltrow.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024
Nila Do Simon, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2020
The see-now-buy-now collection included jewelry, eyewear, shoes and clothing.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2019
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The Onion and parent company Global Tetrahedron now plan to reintroduce Infowars in January as a parody of misinformation and conspiracy platforms.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
That ended when Trump joined forces with the RNC in March, but the ex-president is now soliciting help from bigger donors who give to his Trump 47 Joint Fundraising Committee.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Early in Natalia Speaks the filmmakers arrange for Natalia to sit down with Michael Barnett, who begins to emote his own tale of abuse at the hands of his now ex-wife.
—Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 1 Jan. 2024
Along with the huge success that came from the Fox series, Falchuk also has the show to thank for his love story with his now wife, Gwyneth Paltrow.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024
Noun
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
The see-now-buy-now collection included jewelry, eyewear, shoes and clothing.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for now
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Consumer Reports tested more than 150 different SUVs to find the best ones currently on the market.Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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The Equinox has some strong competitors in its general price range, but many of the best are currently assembled outside of North America and do not qualify for the valuable incentive.Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The 20-year-old has been in fine form lately, winning 10 of her last 11 matches, including a title in Beijing and a semifinal appearance in Wuhan.Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Cowboys have been in a bit of disarray lately, and the injury to Prescott cannot come at a worse time.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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That criticism has sometimes veered toward threats against company executives and political figures.William Gavin, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Powell's comments are likely to be seen as a bid to maintain the Fed's long-standing independence from outside political influence, though whether such immunity actually exists in practice has sometimes been debated.Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The Spartans opened up with two passing touchdowns for a 14-0 lead to immediately put the Mountain West conference leaders on edge.Andrew Hartley, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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And suddenly, Saric transformed into Jokic, in one sense, anyway: his exit from the game immediately resulted in disaster.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Smith said anywhere from 50,000 to 100,000 people could have been downtown at the time of the shooting, judging by views of the huge Halloween crowds.CBS News, CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Constantin grew up in San Jose on the Los Gatos border and recalls time spent playing at Blossom Hill Park and being downtown with family.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2024
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Yet today, Berger and other researchers see grounds for optimism.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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Presidents Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and Obama all dominated the political landscape for a while — like Trump does today.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Lots of Tools for Artists and Designers With higher-resolution displays becoming more common, your old images sometimes might not be good enough anymore.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Sorry to bum you out, but that’s not gonna happen anymore.Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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With Davis absent for the final 17-plus minutes, LeBron James dialed up his intensity in the latter stages of the third quarter and early in the fourth, helping the Lakers turn a five-point deficit late in the third (77-72) into a double-digit (103-89) early in the fourth.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 10 Nov. 2024
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The extended conversation caused Trump to arrive hours late to his campaign rally in Traverse City, Michigan, though his supporters praised his stamina and work ethic for making the journey between campaign stops.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/now. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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