1
as in currently
at the present time
right now we are in the middle of a major home renovation
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2
as in immediately
without delay
answer my question right now
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Recent Examples of right now
The buzz around the University of Miami campus right now: Did Hanna Cavinder and Carson Beck break up?
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
Where is her headspace right now with these men who represent different parts of her past?
—Max Gao, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Canada should secure its border and Trump’s tariffs may encourage them to do so, but right now Canada is doing a better job than Mexico and deserves better treatment.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Best of all, this versatile style is on sale for 20 percent off right now at both Gilt and Rue La La, bringing the price down to $120.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2025
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
Where is her headspace right now with these men who represent different parts of her past?
—Max Gao, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Canada should secure its border and Trump’s tariffs may encourage them to do so, but right now Canada is doing a better job than Mexico and deserves better treatment.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Best of all, this versatile style is on sale for 20 percent off right now at both Gilt and Rue La La, bringing the price down to $120.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
Adverb
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The duo is currently in the studio with producer Julian Raymond working on their debut project slated for release later this year.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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The California state legislature will vote on a bill that would ban biological males from girls' sports in the state, as the state is currently one of the nation's biggest hotbeds for controversial incidents involving trans athletes.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The Baytown Police Department and the Goose Creek CISD did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for further information on Saturday, March 22.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Representatives for TikTok, ByteDance, Susquehanna, Oracle and the White House could not immediately be reached for comment.—
Dawn Chmielewski and Katie Paul,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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That proprietary data is now so accessible has only shortened this window even more than, say, a decade ago.—
Jeff Gluck,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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As a result of regulations prompted by the Lakeview fire, along with several other conflagrations, building materials are now fire-resistant, and most schools are equipped with smoke alarms, sprinklers, and extinguishers.—
Rascal Kemble-Curry,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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If guests are seated promptly, the kitchen doesn’t have to struggle with overcooking or items becoming cold, as everything is timed perfectly.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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With the 100% withholding rule back, anyone who receives an overpayment notice should promptly contact SSA.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Many top companies, including Google, Meta and IBM, don’t require a university degree at all anymore, let alone an MBA.—
Chris Haroun,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Bengals’ front office reputation of not paying market value isn’t entirely fair anymore, especially of late given the team has been in the top 20 of salary cash totals since 2023.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Whether buying something online, splitting a bill or sending money across borders, people expect their money to move instantly.—
Marc Sacal,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Should the Spurs need to hire a full-time coach to replace Gregg Popovich, who missed most of this season due to a stroke, Jenkins would instantly become a top candidate, league sources said.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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As a business owner, fostering an environment that promotes positivity, whether through workplace culture, networking, or personal mindset, can directly impact financial decision-making and success.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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In team sports especially, and interactive individual sports where athletes compete directly against each other (i.e. boxing), being unorthodox can be advantageous in making someone more unpredictable.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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By After 10 Years of Insomnia Get more of SELF's great sports coverage delivered right to your inbox—for free.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2025
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He’s remained a force right up to modern gems like Jay-Z’s 4:44, Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, and Vince Staples’ Summertime ’06.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
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