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as in instantaneous
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
felt immediate relief after taking the painkiller
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as in swift
done, carried out, or given without delay
immediate treatment saved the victim of the massive heart attack
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as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance
for the victims of the terrorist attack, the incident is as immediate as yesterday's news
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as in current
existing or in progress right now
we need to solve the immediate problems before working on the more long-term ones
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Recent Examples of immediate
There was an immediate sense of trust, Burgos remembers.
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Griselda Flores, Billboard, 30 May 2025
This technique does not meet our bar for immediate servicing as a user must provide consent to the application before any access is allowed.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 30 May 2025
The immediate benefit for the Eagles is clear: Goedert has been a dynamic pass-catcher when healthy.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Their attraction was immediate, mutual and intense.
—Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
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Griselda Flores, Billboard, 30 May 2025
This technique does not meet our bar for immediate servicing as a user must provide consent to the application before any access is allowed.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 30 May 2025
The immediate benefit for the Eagles is clear: Goedert has been a dynamic pass-catcher when healthy.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Their attraction was immediate, mutual and intense.
—Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediate
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The material effects on the actor’s career were instantaneous.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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Finance has always been data-driven, but it’s now poised for instantaneous, insight-rich operations.—
Murugan Lakshmanan,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Furthermore, Newmont has been selling non-core assets, generating substantial proceeds to bolster its primary operations and financial standing.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Less than one-fifth received primary funding from their US college or university.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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The Checkers’ response, however, was swift and decisive.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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In a pandemic’s early stages, infections were swift, and death came quickly for both rats and humans.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Individuals from the affected countries who have already purchased tickets to travel to the U.S. should consult with their airlines and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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The rep presumed that Pepe had traveled at least three miles from the nearest body of water, with the next being about five miles away from where the gator was found.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Its current sanctuary, complete with state-of-the-art sound and video systems, can hold half its 8,000 members at a time at its campus in Lochearn.—
Jonathan M. Pitts,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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Anyone who may have seen Decker since Friday or knows his current location was asked to call 911.—
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Fortunately, cloud providers are on hand to offer instant access to the latest cutting-edge chips, tools and frameworks.—
Jeffrey Gregor,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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One is the shift toward performance marketing models prioritizing instant feedback loops over long-term brand equity.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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The video begins with an overhead shot of the massive property, offering a direct view of the home’s surrounding greenery and now-empty pool in the backyard.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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United Airlines recently launched new direct service connecting Nice, France, and Washington, D.C.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2025
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Duties include overseeing completion of work products from various teams, along with ensuring timely delivery of project deliverables.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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Here are six standout installations and pavilions that tackled the timely topic of sustainability, circularity and climate change with flair.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Immediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediate. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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