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
What matters more right now is staying on top of the same oral microbiome research shaping how experts think about whole-mouth health today.
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Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2026
In South Florida, where witnesses are still alive to be asked that question in person, what Florida builds right now is the only honest answer available.
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Masha Pearl,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2026
Our country right now is mired in a level of bullying and intolerance that, for some, might feed their fears, but won’t feed their family.
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Dawn M. Turner,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Kids who grew up in the '80s and '90s couldn't enjoy the massive selection of live-action sci-fi TV available right now.
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Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
5 July 2026
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Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2026
In South Florida, where witnesses are still alive to be asked that question in person, what Florida builds right now is the only honest answer available.
—
Masha Pearl,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2026
Our country right now is mired in a level of bullying and intolerance that, for some, might feed their fears, but won’t feed their family.
—
Dawn M. Turner,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Kids who grew up in the '80s and '90s couldn't enjoy the massive selection of live-action sci-fi TV available right now.
—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
5 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
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Although there is currently no cure for endometriosis, a variety of treatments can reduce symptoms, slow disease progression and improve quality of life.
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Gracie is currently planning her own wedding to Derek Green, son of former Chiefs quarterback Trent Green.
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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 7 Jul. 2026.
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