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
The local ties that bind Of course, Turgeon’s goal of taking the Roos to the NCAA tourney seems miles away right now.
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Christian Marshall,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
But that’s their reality right now.
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Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
The most pressing problem right now is the absence of Judge, whose timeline to return from a right rib stress fracture remains uncertain.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
Project 2029 proposals are likely to go down in Washington like a lead balloon — at least right now, as the party focuses on the midterms.
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Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for right now
Christian Marshall,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
But that’s their reality right now.
—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
The most pressing problem right now is the absence of Judge, whose timeline to return from a right rib stress fracture remains uncertain.
—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
Project 2029 proposals are likely to go down in Washington like a lead balloon — at least right now, as the party focuses on the midterms.
—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
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On their 50 Something tour that is currently playing Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Rush is playing around with their catalogue of hits to give the audience some variety.
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Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown.
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Affidavits supporting the Johnsons’ arrests were not immediately available Friday evening.
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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, who voted against the proposal in mid-June, voiced fears that the list of noncitizen voters would immediately be seized by federal immigration authorities.
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Both suspects now face additional charges, including 28 counts of payment card theft, larceny, identity theft and conspiracy.
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Once an exclusive perk, airport lounges are now frequently overcrowded and offer a diminished experience.
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If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.
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Claus trudged to the monitor, watched the foul on an agonizing loop and promptly handed Balogun a red card.
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The fact that none of them have to live in Los Angeles anymore, that everything is by tape, Zoom and these other things.
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Leaders cannot base decisions on experience anymore, Bäte argues.
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Their coupling instantly captured the attention and hearts of fans around the world, and Swift’s presence at Chiefs games was even credited with bolstering female interest in NFL football.
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For her grandfather, opening the package instantly transported him back to his teenage years.
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However, the records do not identify Swift or Kelce and do not reveal if the event is directly connected to the couple.
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Add chunk oak firewood or oak smoking chunks directly onto the hot coals.
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Go wine tasting right in town, or do your research and drive the Nevada County foothill roads to a few local wineries with pretty tasting rooms.
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According to Jackson’s account, Fong said her father, the village headman, removed large pieces of wreckage from the crash site and organized the burial of McKinney’s body right there.
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“Right now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20now. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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