now that

Idioms

Seeing that, since, as in Now that you're here, you might as well stay for dinner. This usage was first recorded in 1530. For a synonym, see as long as.

Example Sentences

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"It's an option now that parents can get their children here at 08:15 GMT and sometimes that works better for families," she explained.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

"It's been almost 45 days now that I've seen everyone stressed. It's a bad situation."

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

My phone is my addiction, especially now that I have lots of unstructured time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

American farmers are making planting decisions now that determine what you’ll pay for beef, bread, chicken and other staples in six months.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

“I see right now that if I don’t have a talk with you, you’re going to mess everything up.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

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