now

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 the new Pope, who was elected in May, was worried that the question of climate change was now becoming more divisive.

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And here’s a reality of this moment: Given the torrent of threats to basic rights now emanating from Washington, movements of resistance need all the help they can get.

From Salon

And now, for the first time in recent memory, agencies have been directed to go beyond routine leave notices.

From Salon

As well as control over the EA gaming catalogue, PIF now has a seat at the table in one of the most profitable sectors of the entertainment industry.

From BBC

Although some existing users still have it for now, Apple said in a statement it was "gravely disappointed" that it could no longer offer ADP in the UK.

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