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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

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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

His wife, Cynthia Robertson, had campaigned door-to-door for Platner but now says she will vote for him only to defeat Collins, hoping the party eventually replaces him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Initially I was aiming for $5,000 each, but now I’m not sure.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

It has always been a happy place, but now each little event seemed to glow because I could share it with Karel.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

but now

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