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
Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
For those hoping to wed immediately, whether to avoid family scrutiny or cover up an out-of-wedlock pregnancy, clandestine marriages performed by Anglican clergy offered a welcome alternative.
—Alexandra Cox, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
Almost immediately, his critics—including many fellow-Republicans—began to call him on his lies and cruelties, and to fact-check his evidence.
—Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Neither official, however, is leaving politics immediately.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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Adverb
The Los Angeles County Fire Department and Inglewood Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's requests for further information on Sunday, March 9.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
For those hoping to wed immediately, whether to avoid family scrutiny or cover up an out-of-wedlock pregnancy, clandestine marriages performed by Anglican clergy offered a welcome alternative.
—Alexandra Cox, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
Almost immediately, his critics—including many fellow-Republicans—began to call him on his lies and cruelties, and to fact-check his evidence.
—Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Neither official, however, is leaving politics immediately.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediately
Adverb
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Ensure that all firmware and security updates are installed promptly to close potential security gaps.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Hackman took them to a shelter where they were promptly named after the actor and his costar Keanu Reeves, according to The Baltimore Sun.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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With digital audits, manufacturers spot patterns instantly—like recurring defects from a specific shift or machine—and take immediate corrective action.—
Jerry Dolinsky,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The foreign aid freeze frightened me, so at our house five doughnuts instantly disappeared.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Listen to this article MIAMI — Observations and other notes of interest from Monday night’s 105-102 loss to the Charlotte Hornets: – And now cannot even vanquish a 15-49 opponent.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2025
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The 49ers’ top two safeties are now Ji’Ayir Brown and Malik Mustapha.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Visit our website to send a message directly to your representatives.—
Haley Busch,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ultimately, the decision is up to the scarlet princes — not even the Holy Spirit is believed to influence their decision directly, only to guide them.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Immediately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediately. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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