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 Panthers are doing that kind of thing right now.
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
But right now, Jacob Wilson of the A’s would be the front runner for Rookie of the Year.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
Kendra Scott Elisa Pendant Necklace Formal occasions call for elegant jewelry like this Kendra Scott necklace, which is on sale in select colors right now.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 19 May 2025
Airplane safety is a big issue right now, but some people care more about airplane food.
—Andy Hoglund Updated, EW.com, 18 May 2025
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
But right now, Jacob Wilson of the A’s would be the front runner for Rookie of the Year.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
Kendra Scott Elisa Pendant Necklace Formal occasions call for elegant jewelry like this Kendra Scott necklace, which is on sale in select colors right now.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 19 May 2025
Airplane safety is a big issue right now, but some people care more about airplane food.
—Andy Hoglund Updated, EW.com, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
Adverb
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Crow-Armstrong, 23, is currently under club control through the 2030 season, meaning there isn’t an overwhelming sense of urgency.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The Mets are currently using a rotation of Vientos and Baty at third base, depending on pitching matchups and defensive matchups.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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Fraser might’ve noticed immediately that the bags simply weren’t following behind the guests and the captain.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 June 2025
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When Crosby was finally ready to go, Tsamis signed him and immediately put him into a pressure situation.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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The brand now creates looks that pair overshirts with pants, short coats with pants, and outerwear with pants, sold as separates but designed to work cohesively as suiting.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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The last scene in the finale, which released on Sunday, showed all the prisoners cheering for him, as he’s now earned the respect of criminals in the mob world.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2025
Adverb
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Refrigerate leftovers promptly in small containers.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Assad promptly fled to his new life in exile in Moscow.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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During the first filing, Cardi claimed cheating wasn’t the culprit and they simply weren’t aligned anymore despite prevalent cheating rumors circulating online.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
30 May 2025
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Pitches barely on, or in many cases slightly off, the outside part of the plate that were frequently called strikes aren’t anymore.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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Not that anyone should speculate on people’s race, but this is the modern internet, and unfortunately Arabella Stanton is instantly being put under a microscope for…looking mildly not white?—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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For those who want more spice instantly, muddle the jalapeño slices in the bottom of the wine glass before topping it off.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
Adverb
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But records that The Bee successfully procured later detailed a conversation where students told a teacher directly about the existence of these parties.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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Once again, the comedian has mastered the beauty of standing directly in his truth.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 May 2025
Adverb
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Because to us, the most funny things are right next to the most tragic things.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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The jungle-like garden, Norton’s collection of 250 rare plants, including palms, orchids, and other native plants, is beautiful itself, and Norton’s massive sculptures (in stone, wood, and bronze) look right at home among the vegetation.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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