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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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4
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
Jon Hamilton, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
But that’s so much of what music is now — little familiar pieces Frankensteined together.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
Nick Mosby has supported his now ex-wife throughout her legal saga.
—Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 4 Dec. 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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Adverb
In 2020, Sue Bell became one of the first Alzheimer's patients in the U.S. to receive the drug now marketed as Leqembi.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
But that’s so much of what music is now — little familiar pieces Frankensteined together.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
However, in what may become a new norm, the notoriously sharp elbowed Jones’ filing, like Lively’s filing late last week with the California Civil Rights department is chock-full of seemingly incriminating texts between the now defendants.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
Nick Mosby has supported his now ex-wife throughout her legal saga.
—Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 4 Dec. 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
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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Mistake: Playing Videos, Music, and Calls at Full Volume Solution: Use Noise-canceling Headphones $249 $199 at Amazon People have gotten really comfortable taking phone calls, listening to music, and watching videos at full volume in public lately — sans headphones.—
Julie Rousseau,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2025
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Martinek praised field office workers as hard-working and professional, unlike how they have been portrayed lately by some politicians.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Adams did not disclose the travel benefits and sometimes agreed to pay a nominal fee to create the appearance of having paid for travel, according to prosecutors.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Bowery would go on to create costumes with free rein for Clark’s productions and sometimes even starred in them.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Neither official, however, is leaving politics immediately.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Fans immediately reacted to the moment, calling out Will’s age, questioning who India is, and wondering where Jada Pinkett-Smith was during the sultry number.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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On Thursday, tens of thousands of spectators were downtown for the 3-mile walk that features several floats, giant balloons, marching bands, clowns, Santa, elves, holiday music and much more.—
Nour Rahal,
Detroit Free Press,
28 Nov. 2024
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And once downtown, local hotels do their part to secretly move Hollywood stars around the city.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Sep. 2024
Noun
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Like remembering which plants need water today, which were fertilized last week, and which need pruning next month, working memory helps children hold and use information in their minds.—
Charell G. Coleman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The film takes place in today’s world as Detective Shay Williams (Union) and her partner Galpin (Colter) become trapped inside the Ursuline Convent with a motley group (including Castillo, Frewer and Lennon) when the Casket Girls escape from their attic prison for the first time in over 300 years.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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The episode, which aired late last year, has been viewed more than ten million times.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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From an enterprise services perspective, Verizon announced a partnership with Nvidia late last year to supercharge AI workloads on 5G private networks coupled with mobile edge computing.—
Will Townsend,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/now. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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