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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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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
Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025
Those losses would far exceed the $12.5 billion in insured damages from the 2018 Camp Fire, which until now was the costliest blaze in the nation’s history, according to data from Aon.
—Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 4 Dec. 2024
After Keoghan had a son with his now ex-partner Alyson Sandro in August 2022, the pair broke up the following summer.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 7 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
The relationship series is now in more than 20 territories worldwide, with more than 60 seasons and over 900 episodes produced.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025
Those losses would far exceed the $12.5 billion in insured damages from the 2018 Camp Fire, which until now was the costliest blaze in the nation’s history, according to data from Aon.
—Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Nick Mosby has supported his now ex-wife throughout her legal saga.
—Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 4 Dec. 2024
After Keoghan had a son with his now ex-partner Alyson Sandro in August 2022, the pair broke up the following summer.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 7 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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That address is across the square from where Kering is currently revamping an historical building for a new Gucci flagship as well.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
15 Jan. 2025
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No Missouri law enforcement agencies currently participate in the program, according to ICE.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
15 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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One of the company’s top-selling drugs is now facing biosimilar competition, weighing on its stock price growth lately.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Two of their upcoming opponents, the Red Wings and Blues, are benefiting from coaching changes … but their defense is also trending in the wrong direction lately.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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But one concern that has been increasingly creeping to the forefront is the sometimes quiet integration of potentially privacy-invading AI into programs.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2025
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Its exercise classes — taught to Top 40 hits and sometimes led by Ms. Fonda herself — were packed with locals, tourists and the occasional A-list celebrity.—
Danielle Friedman,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Musk didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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President Donald Trump has been accused of raising prescription drug prices for seniors by immediately rescinding former President Joe Biden's executive order to lower costs after beginning his second term on Monday.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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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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In a statement shared via email, the former official said the Secret Service called late Monday night, just hours after the president took office, to inform him that his protection would end today at noon.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s executive order does not attempt to revoke birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants living in Florida today.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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If successful, the second factor would not be verified anymore during an authentication event.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Wedding hashtags are not as common anymore, wedding parties are often mixed-gender, couples frequently exchange their vows privately instead of at the altar and the days of out-of-the-blue proposals are long gone.—
Sadiba Hasan,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Undaunted, thank goodness, Stupak opened the Otter, on Thompson Street, late last year inside the new Manner hotel, in SoHo.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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The whiplash move to bring the app back comes after TikTok became unusable for Americans late Saturday night.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/now. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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