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Definition for now

adverb as in presently

Strongest match

Strong matches

directly, forthwith, immediately, instantly, nowadays, straightaway

Weak matches

PDQ, any more, at once, at the moment, at this moment, at this time, away, first off, here and now, in a minute, in a moment, in nothing flat, instanter, just now, like now, momentarily, on the double, promptly, pronto, right away, right now, soon, these days, this day

adverb as in at the present

Weak matches

at the moment, at this moment, at this time, here and now, just now, momentarily, right now, this day, yet

adverb as in in the immediate future

Weak matches

in a minute, in a moment, presently, promptly, soon

adverb as in immediately

Strong matches

forthwith, instantly, straightaway

Weak match

at once

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But now Chicago has once again found itself in the presidential crosshairs.

From Salon

On Tuesday, the department shared a 31-second video clip on X with the caption "Bye", although the post now appears to have been removed.

From BBC

The government now has to grapple with an insurgent party with no track record in office and which is eroding Labour's, not just the Conservatives', vote.

From BBC

It is the original midnight movie and is now being feted around the world for its 50th anniversary with a second life as the longest continuous theatrical release in cinema history.

From Los Angeles Times

Kimmel’s monologue then amassed 11 million YouTube views in its first 12 hours online and is now poised to set a record for being the host’s most-watched opening monologue ever.

From Los Angeles Times

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