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as in now
the time currently existing or in progress live for today and let tomorrow worry about itself

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adverb

as in currently
at the present time even today, arranged marriages remain a common practice in some parts of the world

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Noun
Cole Haan Signature Slick Wrap Coat Kate’s burgundy coat had an hourglass shape that’s similar to this Cole Haan wrap coat, which is $250 off today. Clint Davis, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024 The Role Of Technology In Modern Moving Solutions Technology plays a huge role in the high levels of efficiency today’s commercial movers can achieve. Anar Mammadov, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 War is raging in Europe and across the Middle East today. Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 However, the special, which premieres today on the streamer, doesn’t quite go that far. Peter White, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for today 
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Noun
  • 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
  • Pugh and Braff's red carpet appearance was the first time the now-exes have done a public appearance together.
    Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2023
Adverb
  • The former refers to the 15 fruit and vegetables found to have the lowest amounts of pesticide residues in 2024, a list that currently includes sweet corn, avocado, asparagus, honeydew melon, cabbage, and mushroom.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Authorities also found an unconscious 76-year-old man who has not yet been identified, who is currently receiving treatment at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, N.J.
    Marissa Muller, WWD, 28 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • At present, Grynchuk's department calculates the environmental cost of the war at some $70 billion—and that's likely the tip of the iceberg.
    David Vetter, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The producers and stars have already said that King and Conqueror will show a different side to those who battled for the crown and Norton is having a bit of a moment on both sides of the pond at present, adding some serious star power.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
Adverb
  • Alexis recently decided not to drink during the week anymore, but weekends are still up for debate.
    Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Who said kids weren’t interested in movies anymore?
    Lauren Coates, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024

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