as in now
the time currently existing or in progress
live for today and let tomorrow worry about itself
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as in currently
at the present time
even today, arranged marriages remain a common practice in some parts of the world
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Recent Examples of today
Grant Lancaster, arkansasonline.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Proclamations, according to the Library of Congress, deal with the activities of private individuals and today tend to be more ceremonial in nature.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
Southwest also has a big operation at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston, and although its not technically a hub, because Southwest operates on a point-to-point model, its closure still could have a big impact on the airline's overall schedule today.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
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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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
—Grant Lancaster, arkansasonline.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Proclamations, according to the Library of Congress, deal with the activities of private individuals and today tend to be more ceremonial in nature.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
Southwest also has a big operation at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston, and although its not technically a hub, because Southwest operates on a point-to-point model, its closure still could have a big impact on the airline's overall schedule today.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for today
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The Padres are built to win now and this is a win-now type of trade that hurts but makes an immediate difference.—
Jim Bowden,
The Athletic,
25 July 2024
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Pugh and Braff's red carpet appearance was the first time the now-exes have done a public appearance together.—
Naledi Ushe,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2023
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Community parking districts will keep the 45% of the revenue that is being generated within their districts from current parking rates, but any of the surplus revenue collected from the fee hikes will be used to fund other eligible costs currently funded by the general fund.—
Emily Alvarenga,
San Diego Union-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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At present, voters can check a box on their ballot giving the BBWAA permission to make their choices public two weeks after the announcement.—
Steve Buckley,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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New hero shooter Marvel Rivals is now releasing several maps and 2-4 heroes per season, at present.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
23 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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If successful, the second factor would not be verified anymore during an authentication event.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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