as in today
the time currently existing or in progress
while we can plan for the future, we must first deal with the here and now
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Recent Examples of here and now
Understandably, Spoelstra’s focus remains on the here and now, including Monday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets, the midpoint of this five-game homestand at Kaseya Center.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
The 45-minute discussion remained focused on the world of sports in the here and now, in terms of business, fan engagement, sports around the world, and how AI has changed everything about the sports landscape.
—Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
The heroes of the team are now in their dotage so the time to strike again is here and now.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Network executives might complain, and casual viewers may go to bed, but these are not the factors that determine the Oscars’ success — in the here and now, or in the long term.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
The 45-minute discussion remained focused on the world of sports in the here and now, in terms of business, fan engagement, sports around the world, and how AI has changed everything about the sports landscape.
—Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
The heroes of the team are now in their dotage so the time to strike again is here and now.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Network executives might complain, and casual viewers may go to bed, but these are not the factors that determine the Oscars’ success — in the here and now, or in the long term.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for here and now
Noun
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Learning how to write efficient and effective prompts today is a great way to get to grips with AI, and stay up-to-date on the opportunities out there.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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First discovered: 5:01 p.m. April 14 Initial location: Santa Clara County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Burnett A new wildfire was reported today at 5:01 p.m. in Santa Clara County.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Lee earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in nursing from UNC Charlotte in 2013, found a job at Atrium Health Union and started dating her now-husband.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Padres are built to win now and this is a win-now type of trade that hurts but makes an immediate difference.—
Jim Bowden,
The Athletic,
25 July 2024
Noun
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At present, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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At present, no state has a waiver that restricts SNAP recipients from purchasing certain foods based on their nutritional value.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Here and now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/here%20and%20now. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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