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
Read on for 14 smart picks shoppers are snapping up right now, starting at just $9.
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2025
Really, anything’s on the table right now, and there’s always been great communication between me, Grier and my agent.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
Making any judgements about the actual validity of their complaints is the height of foolishness right now, with so much legal process runway still ahead.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025
Under investigation right now is the California leak.
—Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2025
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2025
Really, anything’s on the table right now, and there’s always been great communication between me, Grier and my agent.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
Making any judgements about the actual validity of their complaints is the height of foolishness right now, with so much legal process runway still ahead.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025
Under investigation right now is the California leak.
—Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
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Natalia is currently studying for her GED, dreaming of one day becoming a teacher, People reports.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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The site is currently being tested by structural experts, and more permanent repairs will happen once it is deemed safe, the Surrey Council said.—
Jenny Gross,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Neither official, however, is leaving politics immediately.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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However, they were immediately met with push back from the business and financial sectors that claimed the standards were overly complicated.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Although years have passed since Belle's lies were exposed, Nick — now a father of two — still feels unsettled by his sister's actions, and wants to keep his children away from her.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Mercury will now begin a new chapter of the organization – with fresh faces, new styles, and different leadership.—
Shane Young,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Hackman took them to a shelter where they were promptly named after the actor and his costar Keanu Reeves, according to The Baltimore Sun.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ensure that all firmware and security updates are installed promptly to close potential security gaps.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Trump team insists Zelenskyy 'not wavering anymore' on deal But even as Zelenskyy starkly criticized the deal, Trump's representatives insisted it would be finalized this week.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Winning the Mountain West Tournament means an automatic bid; otherwise, the Broncos really can’t afford anymore regular season losses.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Just a pea-sized amount sinks in instantly, leaving your skin ridiculously soft and perfectly primed for makeup.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
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The itch-relief plasters instantly soothe insect bites in both adults and children.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Flanked by two men who appeared to be security, Gascón bypassed the Cesar press line and went directly inside the Olympia auditorium.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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Visit our website to send a message directly to your representatives.—
Haley Busch,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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It was overturned to a strike within seconds; the batter was out, the Twins escaped a two-out jam and the game moved right along.—
Aaron Gleeman,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Ring did recently upgrade two of its existing cameras (the Floodlight Cam Wired Pro and the Spotlight Cam Pro) to support 2K video via a software update, but this is the first time a Ring cam is debuting with the higher resolution right out of the box.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Right now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20now. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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