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
But there are some very positive public safety trends afoot in New York City right now.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025
But right now, a lot of them are being designed as substitutes or as crutches.
—João Medeiros, WIRED, 7 Mar. 2025
But right now there’s no official word on when, where or if a Wicked World is coming.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Spencer noted that this proposal might be considered in the future, but not right now.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025
But right now, a lot of them are being designed as substitutes or as crutches.
—João Medeiros, WIRED, 7 Mar. 2025
But right now there’s no official word on when, where or if a Wicked World is coming.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Spencer noted that this proposal might be considered in the future, but not right now.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
Adverb
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Philadelphia is currently 12th in the Eastern Conference at 21-39.—
Stan Son,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Arroyo is currently processing renewals at record speed to protect Dreamers before policies change and proactively exploring all legal options to transition DACA recipients to permanent legal residents.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Neither official, however, is leaving politics immediately.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Angus and Queensland's Department of Justice didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for comment.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The president, for now, seems content to keep both relationships open; certainly, his association with two tech executives considered visionaries has its perks.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2025
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But that’s so much of what music is now — little familiar pieces Frankensteined together.—
Seth Abramovitch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Ensure that all firmware and security updates are installed promptly to close potential security gaps.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Hackman took them to a shelter where they were promptly named after the actor and his costar Keanu Reeves, according to The Baltimore Sun.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Hospitals and healthcare providers can also be a barrier, either limiting access due to policies or not having the records anymore.—
Arnold Sotelo,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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One of the best meals of my life doesn’t exist anymore.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The foreign aid freeze frightened me, so at our house five doughnuts instantly disappeared.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
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Plus, the tweed fabric is lightweight and elegant to instantly dress up your outfit.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The oil and gas industry alone directly and indirectly supports 1.4 million Texas jobs.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Co-producer Jacob Tell says that the upcoming concert and auction will directly support music industry workers affected by the Los Angeles wildfires with grants for housing, medical bills, groceries and other living essentials.—
Andrea Zarczynski,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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According to a new study on Black business in America, South Florida saw the second highest increase in the number of new Black businesses during that time, right behind the Atlanta metropolitan area.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2025
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Kansas City built 77,000 homes between 1932 to 1964, right after the Great Depression.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2025
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