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 gorgeous Echo Dot 4th gen is 62% off at Woot right now bringing it down to just under $20.
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Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 30 Jan. 2025
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BERGEN: There’s a lot of finger-pointing in LA right now.
—Peter Bergen, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
He’s well paid, positioned to continue succeeding and has few reasons right now to have wandering eyes.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
What matters most to me right now is ensuring my daughter feels safe and secure.
—Paula James-Martinez, Glamour, 18 Jan. 2025
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Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 30 Jan. 2025
In pictures: Deadly wildfires in Los Angeles County 1 of 84
BERGEN: There’s a lot of finger-pointing in LA right now.
—Peter Bergen, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
He’s well paid, positioned to continue succeeding and has few reasons right now to have wandering eyes.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
What matters most to me right now is ensuring my daughter feels safe and secure.
—Paula James-Martinez, Glamour, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
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King Charles is currently in Poland for the 80th anniversary of the Auschwitz liberation, becoming the first British monarch to visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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That’s currently under consideration in Maryland, Cornelissen said, where customers may lose coverage only 10 days after missing a payment.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Representatives for Abbott's office did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment in the evening on when this would happen.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
3 Feb. 2025
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An Amazon spokesperson didn’t immediately respond to CNBC for a request for comment.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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Kelly is now tasked with operating a group that was No. 29 overall in points and No. 27 in total yardage in 2024.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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The Spurs improved at the margins around him this summer, adding veterans Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes to aid a young core that now includes Stephon Castle, drafted fourth in June and protected in these talks with the Kings.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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After that early Heat surge, the Bucks promptly unleashed a 39-16 rampage and Miami never really recovered, ending on the wrong side of a blowout loss for the second time in a week, dropping below .500 (at 21-22) and finishing the night ninth in the East.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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The company’s immediate recall of 31 million bottles and transparent communication demonstrated its commitment to public safety, and as a result, the brand promptly regained trust.—
JoAnn Yamani,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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My old rhythms and routines just aren’t quite right anymore.—
Cora Harrington,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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Not anymore—tops are becoming shorter and more fitted again.—
Jana Ackermann,
Glamour,
30 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The sleek style is a practical swap for jeans that instantly dress up your outfit.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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The majestic views changed instantly after rounding a bend revealed an out-of-control fire bounding up the canyon.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Ron Wood,
arkansasonline.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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The buttons connect directly to campus police dispatch.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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Ellison previously sought the post himself in 2017, right as Trump was beginning his first term.—
Dana Ferguson,
Twin Cities,
31 Jan. 2025
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However, the alternatives didn’t sit right with her.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Right now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20now. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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