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
There is absolutely a universe in which the addition of Kuzma and whatever Miami manages to bring back for Butler puts this club in better position to compete right now.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Nobody knows how the next nine years will pan out but the plan right now is obvious: everything will be built around Haaland.
—David Ornstein, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
To look at it another way, the Cougars are a few buckets away from being the No. 1 team in college hoops right now.
—Cj Moore, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Jim Cramer has clear favorite software stock right now and its not Palantir — despite its meteoric rise over the past year and all the attendant Wall Street excitement.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Nobody knows how the next nine years will pan out but the plan right now is obvious: everything will be built around Haaland.
—David Ornstein, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
To look at it another way, the Cougars are a few buckets away from being the No. 1 team in college hoops right now.
—Cj Moore, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Jim Cramer has clear favorite software stock right now and its not Palantir — despite its meteoric rise over the past year and all the attendant Wall Street excitement.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
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The federal government currently offers a tax credit worth up to 30% of the cost to install a solar roof.—
Nara Schoenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Vance’s visit came after President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump toured parts of North Carolina, which was also damaged by Helene, and Los Angeles, which is currently battling devastating wildfires, Friday in his first domestic visit as president before heading to Nevada on Saturday.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
27 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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Musk didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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The debate over the UFC's pound-for-pound number one took a turn at the weekend as White conceded that undisputed lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is now the UFC's pound-for-pound number-one fighter.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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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
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After that early Heat surge, the Bucks promptly unleashed a 39-16 rampage and Miami never really recovered, ending on the wrong side of a blowout loss for the second time in a week, dropping below .500 (at 21-22) and finishing the night ninth in the East.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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The company’s immediate recall of 31 million bottles and transparent communication demonstrated its commitment to public safety, and as a result, the brand promptly regained trust.—
JoAnn Yamani,
Forbes,
23 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
Adverb
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The majestic views changed instantly after rounding a bend revealed an out-of-control fire bounding up the canyon.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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The sleek style is a practical swap for jeans that instantly dress up your outfit.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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United lost their structure too often and City played more directly than usual, forcing United to be spread over a larger area, often leaving midfielder Hinata Miyazawa isolated.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Ron Wood,
arkansasonline.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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TikTok shut itself down for U.S. users shortly before midnight, right ahead of the ban’s Sunday start date, effectively preventing Americans from using its mobile app or website.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Signature Headband If Blair Waldorf is your fashion muse, the Coach Signature Headband is right up your style alley.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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