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
Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
First discovered: 5:01 p.m. April 14 Initial location: Santa Clara County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Burnett
A new wildfire was reported today at 5:01 p.m. in Santa Clara County.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2025
In a 2022 article in Daedalus, Erik Brynjolfsson argued that today’s key challenge is steering A.I. development toward augmenting the efforts of human workers rather than replacing them.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Rory showed true grit today and also through the entire tournament.
—Lauren Merola, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Learning how to write efficient and effective prompts today is a great way to get to grips with AI, and stay up-to-date on the opportunities out there.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
First discovered: 5:01 p.m. April 14 Initial location: Santa Clara County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Burnett
A new wildfire was reported today at 5:01 p.m. in Santa Clara County.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2025
In a 2022 article in Daedalus, Erik Brynjolfsson argued that today’s key challenge is steering A.I. development toward augmenting the efforts of human workers rather than replacing them.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Rory showed true grit today and also through the entire tournament.
—Lauren Merola, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for today
Noun
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Lee earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in nursing from UNC Charlotte in 2013, found a job at Atrium Health Union and started dating her now-husband.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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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
Adverb
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College coaches are currently awaiting official approval of the House vs. NCAA settlement.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2025
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There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At present, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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At present, no state has a waiver that restricts SNAP recipients from purchasing certain foods based on their nutritional value.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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According to Woolard, police don’t think Razor is in the area anymore.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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With more graduates entering the market each year, a diploma alone isn’t enough anymore.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Today.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/today. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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