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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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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
J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
Register now and check your email for confirmation and details.
—David Plazas, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Staff Author, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Per the lawsuit, Dr. Sophy was hired by Dre in 2018, as the producer and his now ex-wife, Nicole Young, were attempting to resolve their marital differences.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Oct. 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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Many, many, many friends now have lost their homes.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
Register now and check your email for confirmation and details.
—David Plazas, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
This came after Grande separated from her now ex-husband, Dalton Gomez and Slater separated from his now ex-wife, Lilly Jay.
—Staff Author, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Per the lawsuit, Dr. Sophy was hired by Dre in 2018, as the producer and his now ex-wife, Nicole Young, were attempting to resolve their marital differences.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Oct. 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
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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
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Meanwhile, five miles away, Kaplan and Namba have lately been immersed in finally bringing their long-incubating bistro to life.Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Innovation, Efficiency, Capital Moves Power US Stocks Ahead Just the latest stories on American financial exceptionalism to come across my desk lately include this one from Fortune magazine.Michael Foster, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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They were robbed of dignity and sometimes of wages as well.Peter Georgescu, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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While the policy shift has drawn criticism from police watchdogs who say the risks outweigh the potential upsides, the NYPD insists high-speed chases are sometimes necessary.Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
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That photographer also did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The company did not immediately return Sourcing Journal’s request for comment on the Maryland closure, nor the reason for the Pennsylvania layoffs.Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 9 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
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After the Woolsey Fire in November 2018, an after-action review described problems that resemble those firefighters face today.Evan Bush, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Parents should be vigilant with their kids today to avoid mishaps.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2025
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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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The network’s parent company, Paramount Global, did not renew its contact with Nielsen late last year, citing price hikes and alternative methods to measure audiences.Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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The company began prescribing compounded semaglutide through its platform in May after launching a weight loss program late in 2023.Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/now. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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