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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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Your focus on friends and members of groups is stronger than usual right now.
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Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
Inflation is by no means my biggest concern right now.
—Paul Krugman, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
The Acer Swift 3 OLED is available with a 29% discount right now, making for a good moment to add this one to your cart.
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Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
Inflation is by no means my biggest concern right now.
—Paul Krugman, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
The Acer Swift 3 OLED is available with a 29% discount right now, making for a good moment to add this one to your cart.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
Money & Markets The 10 best SUVs to buy right now, according to Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports tested more than 150 SUVs to make its recommendations
By
Start Slideshow
Americans love their SUVs, which make up the majority of new car purchases in the country.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right now
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Sea surface temperatures are currently near average, meaning ENSO-neutral conditions continue for now.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Swedish brand has been steadily growing in a luxury market that’s currently stagnant.Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Spartans opened up with two passing touchdowns for a 14-0 lead to immediately put the Mountain West conference leaders on edge.Andrew Hartley, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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And suddenly, Saric transformed into Jokic, in one sense, anyway: his exit from the game immediately resulted in disaster.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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All the Colorado School of Mines football program can do now is wait.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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And now the Commanders go three-and-out Rohan Nadkarni Backed up on their own 10-yard line, the Commanders couldn’t break out.Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The authority’s chairman, Janno Lieber, promised that the contract to begin the tunneling work for the extension of the Second Avenue Subway into East Harlem would be issued promptly.Nolan Hicks, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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The new regulations require district staff members to explain the process to file Title IX complaints or promptly contact complainants to discuss supportive measures like counseling or schedule changes.Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Related article Stores don’t sell your favorite product anymore.Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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But, much like with apps on a phone, once everyone’s giving pop-up notifications, nothing really pops anymore.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Predictive analytics work to automate lead scoring in B2B marketing, instantly grouping prospects by their engagement level that fits within your company’s ideal customer profile to improve lead quality and increase business outcomes.Jonathan Schwartz, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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And business leaders have been clear that those costs will likely get passed directly to their customers.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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About half of new wireless subscribers are signing on directly to the Boost network, but that share needs to grow.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Plus, with the holidays right around the corner, now is the perfect time to kick-start your gift shopping.Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Right now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20now. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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