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but now

ADVERB

already

Synonyms

STRONGEST

before earlier once previously then

WEAK

as of now at present before now by now by that time by the time mentioned by then by this time even now formerly heretofore in the past just now now up to now

Antonyms

STRONGEST

later

Example Sentences

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Wayne Faulkner is from Los Angeles but now lives in Indiana, where gas is about $3.50 per gallon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

They propelled stocks on the way up, but now will work in the opposite direction on the way down.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

You can't go for everything because it's just early on, but now I have nothing to lose.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“FuelFest started as this simple idea, but now we’ve held over 30 events and we’re in 11 markets. … Paul would be very happy with where this has all gone.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Dad was relaxed before, but now his posture is stiff and on high alert.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

but now

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