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as in currently
at the present time
right now we are in the middle of a major home renovation
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as in immediately
without delay
answer my question right now
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Recent Examples of right now
For more than a quarter of a century, Martin has fronted Coldplay, which by some measures is this marble’s biggest band right now.
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Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
But then that is the fun of this right now, imagining the possibilities.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
Even the Longchamp carryall and Lands’ End tote bag once carried by Kate Middleton and Katie Holmes, respectively, are on sale right now.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Those aiming to run our military right now could take a few lessons from it on the history, importance, and achievements of women in uniform.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
But then that is the fun of this right now, imagining the possibilities.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
Even the Longchamp carryall and Lands’ End tote bag once carried by Kate Middleton and Katie Holmes, respectively, are on sale right now.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Those aiming to run our military right now could take a few lessons from it on the history, importance, and achievements of women in uniform.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
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Hickman currently represents District 4, a conservative-leaning area that spans most of the northwest Valley, including Wickenburg, Surprise and Litchfield Park.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Combs is currently jailed at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center.Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Trump's lawyers, who are pushing for the case to be dismissed entirely in light of his election victory, did not immediately respond.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Bravo did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for confirmation at the time, but the network typically does not comment on casting.Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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This contract now marks the fourth big-league free-agent contract that Eovaldi has signed.Sam Blum, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Dennis Perry, who is now 62, was convicted of two counts of homicide in 2003 but he was released in 2020 after his conviction was overturned, in part because reporting by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution cast doubt on an alibi that Mr. Sparre had used when he was investigated after the killings.Hank Sanders, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Conducting training sessions focused on compliance awareness has further helped employees recognize and address risks promptly.Anushree Jain, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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How the two women came together is unclear; Kirk didn’t respond to a request for comment, and when contacted, Fuller promptly hung up the phone.Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
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Alexis recently decided not to drink during the week anymore, but weekends are still up for debate.Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Who said kids weren’t interested in movies anymore?Lauren Coates, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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Westmore Beauty’s 60-Second Eye Effects Gel Duo promises to instantly reduce the appearance of signs of aging around your eyes.Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
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When Rihanna announced the launch of Fenty Hair, a lineup of hair care and styling products for natural hair, silk presses, and edges, I was instantly intrigued.Monique Wilson, Glamour, 16 Dec. 2024
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Pham—the controlling shareholder of Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup and EV maker VinFast—directly owns a 90% stake in V-Green.Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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They are addressed to businesses directly and include their Unified Business Identifier number.Laurel Demkovich, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The 29-year-old could be inserted right into the middle of the Giants' lineup, .Matt Musico, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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By 1974, Motown had moved to Los Angeles and was once again exploring other opportunities, right as country was having a moment thanks to crossover hits by Charlie Rich and country-by-association stars John Denver and Olivia Newton-John.David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Right now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20now. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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