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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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3
as in sometimes
on some occasions
goes now here, now there—all seemingly without plan or purpose
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4
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
The New York Review of Books, 14 Feb. 2026
RynnBrain now puts Alibaba in competition with the likes of Nvidia and Google which are developing their own AI models for robots.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
The now 26-year-old superstar was coming off a trip to the NBA Finals and leading the league in scoring.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2023
Maybe draft hype sounds like hyperbole with Miami taking a win-now approach after years of rebuilding in previous offseasons.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2023
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Adverb
Subscribe now for immediate access to the latest issue and to browse the rich archive.
—The New York Review of Books, 14 Feb. 2026
RynnBrain now puts Alibaba in competition with the likes of Nvidia and Google which are developing their own AI models for robots.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The now 16-year-old female reticulated giraffe was born in Germany as part of a European breeding program, and has shown signs of respiratory distress for much of her life, the organization said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
The now 26-year-old superstar was coming off a trip to the NBA Finals and leading the league in scoring.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
Maybe draft hype sounds like hyperbole with Miami taking a win-now approach after years of rebuilding in previous offseasons.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for now
Adverb
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Order Nanee’s polenta cakes with a hearty sauce that feels indulgent without being heavy; a seasonal gnocchi, currently with acorn squash and local mushrooms; or osso buco, perfect to share.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Crew-12 will join Expedition 74 crew members currently aboard the space station.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But boy is Bezos leaning hard into his Bond villain perception lately.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Unfortunately, that’s not the direction Washington is heading in lately.—
Josh M. Shepherd,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Ice surfaces develop a thin, mobile surface layer, sometimes called a quasi-liquid or premelted layer, that reduces friction and enables sliding.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The pilgrimage is a rallying point for conservative Christians from across Europe and beyond; Catholic political figures sometimes join the pilgrims for a stretch.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The community of Tumbler Ridge, which has a population of about 2,400 people, is reeling and working together to support those immediately affected by the shootings.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Northstar’s media contact number has been deactivated and an email to the resort was not immediately returned.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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When the Denver Post offices were downtown, a group of reporters and editors always ran outside to watch.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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Almost everything on this list is directly downtown, with two or so things being a 10- to 15-minute drive away.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
20 Dec. 2025
Noun
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No doubt Fennell would welcome a review such as Nugent’s today.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Once regarded as a cheap, low-quality alternative to traditional tile, today it’s accepted by many as a budget-friendly way to upgrade your home.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
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In most versions of Google Photos, there isn’t one anymore.—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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At least, that used to be the way conservatives approached governance; not so much anymore.—
Carolyn Cavecche,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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Grocery stores – known for running on slim profit margins – are adopting them late in part due to their high upfront cost, Semmann said.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that two sets of DOJ regulations were sent to the Office of Administrative Law for review on December 23, 2025, before being approved late on Friday.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/now. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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