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
Find out what would be useful right now.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Wrapped around the waist, this accessory adds that artsy-cool vibe that every fashion girl is after right now.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 25 May 2026
The Minnesota Wild players are not playing hockey right now and still have a what-if nagging at them about injuries.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
But for right now, at least, the lights are on and the mill is humming.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Wrapped around the waist, this accessory adds that artsy-cool vibe that every fashion girl is after right now.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 25 May 2026
The Minnesota Wild players are not playing hockey right now and still have a what-if nagging at them about injuries.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
But for right now, at least, the lights are on and the mill is humming.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
Adverb
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Stay cool in the summer heat with this chic Levi’s denim dress that’s currently just under $50, or pair this lightweight $7 sweater vest with linen shorts for the perfect summer brunch look.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
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Building, lighting plans draw criticism from community Parker’s campus currently sprawls six acres and has a 6-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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Hooker’s attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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Day’s press rep and agency did not immediately respond to Variety‘s requests for comment.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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Good times for the place have come and gone under various ownerships in the years since, and things are now looking up once more.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Athletes and celebrities get in on wrestling all the time, and now WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella is calling for WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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That was promptly followed by a solo homer to left by junior outfielder Jordyn McBride, her fourth.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Ethan Reitz came on in relief for Trinity and promptly walk Brock Burkett to load the bases with none out.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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But this year, none of it felt funny anymore.—
Debra Newman Kamin,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Except this version of Miami does not feel completely lifeless offensively anymore in a 9-3 loss.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
Adverb
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Summer is belt bag season, and this vibrant pink version instantly brightens any warm-weather outfit.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Instead of relying on one AI model for everything, users can compare outputs instantly and decide which response is strongest for a specific task.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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In a letter to Knudsen, the Mid-North Association also directly opposed the athletic lighting plan, arguing that field lights do not belong in a residential neighborhood and would disturb community members’ lives, including by increasing traffic in the area.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Wasserman Schultz spoke directly to the camera, with a poster of former President Barack Obama in the background.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2026
Adverb
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As far as a rehab assignment goes, Crochet’s original preference was to jump right back into the rotation without pitching in the minors, but acknowledged he’s missed enough time where a rehab start might be beneficial.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2026
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This comes right ahead of the Season 10 reunion airing, where Amanda and West’s unexpected romance is expected to take center stage in the three-part event.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
26 May 2026
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“Right now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20now. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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