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now

[nou] / naʊ /
ADVERB
presently
Synonyms
STRONGEST
today
STRONG
directly forthwith immediately instantly nowadays straightaway
WEAK
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
Antonyms
STRONG
eventually later
WEAK
future past
ADVERB
at the present
Synonyms
WEAK
at the moment at this moment at this time here and now just now momentarily right now this day yet
Antonyms
WEAK
future later past
ADVERB
in the immediate future
Synonyms
WEAK
in a minute in a moment presently promptly soon
Antonyms
WEAK
future later past
ADVERB
immediately
Synonyms
STRONG
forthwith instantly straightaway
WEAK
at once
Antonyms
STRONG
later
WEAK
future past

Example Sentences

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While in 2024 California imported about 10% of its gasoline, it now imports 20%.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Years after breaking with OpenAI, Musk developed his own for-profit AI ambitions through xAI, now part of SpaceX, which is also preparing for an IPO.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Although some of it is now a bit old—this randomized trial from 2002, for example—the data all looks quite consistent.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

Unlike fuel coming from Asia or the Middle East, cargoes from Canada or Latin America “could still load now and discharge next week,” said Smith.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

I hop into my seat at the front of the bus as he starts yelling about the last two hours of our trek and to let our parents know now so they can coordinate pickups.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith