as in promptly
without delay
if we don't leave immediately, we'll be late for the concert
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Recent Examples of immediately
Kim Velsey, Curbed, 2 June 2025
Homeland Security did not immediately respond to requests for additional information.
—Colleen Slevin, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
The fire was brought under control by around 7:39 a.m.
The blaze’s cause was not immediately known.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 1 June 2025
Back at the safehouse, Eddie immediately confronts Bella with what he’s learned.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 1 June 2025
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Adverb
Beach Point flipped the Bossert, pretty much immediately, to SomeraRoad, a firm known for its handling of distressed assets.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 2 June 2025
Homeland Security did not immediately respond to requests for additional information.
—Colleen Slevin, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
The fire was brought under control by around 7:39 a.m.
The blaze’s cause was not immediately known.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 1 June 2025
Back at the safehouse, Eddie immediately confronts Bella with what he’s learned.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediately
Adverb
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Even a minor issue can escalate into a major reputational disaster if it’s not handled promptly and transparently.—
Valentina Drofa,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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As Kagan said in court on Thursday, the Mexican government might have had a good theory, but U.S cities brought similar suits in the early 2000s, and Congress promptly passed a law shielding gun manufacturers from lawsuits stemming from the criminal use of a firearm by a third party.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
5 June 2025
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Not that anyone should speculate on people’s race, but this is the modern internet, and unfortunately Arabella Stanton is instantly being put under a microscope for…looking mildly not white?—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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For those who want more spice instantly, muddle the jalapeño slices in the bottom of the wine glass before topping it off.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
Adverb
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With today’s renewal, All American will now get a chance to resolve the cliffhanger from its Season 7 finale, which cut to black before viewers could learn who won a pivotal playoff game between the Beverly High Eagles and South Crenshaw Chargers.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
2 June 2025
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The brand now creates looks that pair overshirts with pants, short coats with pants, and outerwear with pants, sold as separates but designed to work cohesively as suiting.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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These private ventures could benefit directly from crypto-friendly legislation and the executive orders emerging from Washington.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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But, these physical differences do not directly or solely determine the risk of fragility fractures–bone quality and health does.—
Jia H. Jung,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
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“Immediately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediately. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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