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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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The German boss has seemed happy to foster healthy competition between the two boyhood friends, but now decision time is coming.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

They fixed the constant flow of water, but now, whenever I flush, I have to lift the lid and manually reset the cistern.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 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

I didn’t mean to, but now I’ve done it multiple times.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

but now

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