1
as in instantaneous
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
an instant response to the cry for help
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2
as in urgent
needing immediate attention
an instant need for food supplies in the famine-stricken country
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3
as in current
existing or in progress right now
we should be more concerned with instant dangers than with those in the far-off future
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as in minute
a very small space of time
it all happened in an instant
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Recent Examples of instant
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
No Drip Severe Congestion spray with menthol for instant nasal and sinus congestion relief.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2025
This mask features both heat and cooling modes, with the cooling setting dropping to 68°F for that instant refresh.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The Dolphins could have created $19 million in instant cap space by restructuring Tua Tagovailoa’s contract, which would have added $4.8 million to his cap hits in 2026 through 2029.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
No Drip Severe Congestion spray with menthol for instant nasal and sinus congestion relief.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
Platforms such as MySpace and GeoCities have been erased in an instant, destroying vast swaths of online history.
—Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2025
This mask features both heat and cooling modes, with the cooling setting dropping to 68°F for that instant refresh.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instant
Adjective
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But its adoption isn’t instantaneous, giving us time to adapt and find ways to balance innovation with workforce stability.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, swiping through pages and navigating through the interface is instantaneous.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Seahawks have an urgent need along the interior offensive line, and Schneider has spent most of the offseason acknowledging that issue — and explaining his reasoning for the lack of big-time moves.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the nineteen-sixties and seventies, the Vietnam War was a matter of urgent concern in politics and scholarship alike.—
Nikil Saval,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Explore Billboard See latest videos, charts and news News of Cadd’s condition was shared on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 8 (Australian time), with a statement from his family revealing his current health status.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
8 Apr. 2025
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As for the current status of her relationship with her ex, Richards recently shared some insight into their differences.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The defense's case to spare Mahdi's life before a judge lasted only about 30 minutes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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What’s the statistic there, the average ER physician has to see a patient every three to four minutes?—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Coach Prime effect was immediate: the Buffaloes sold out every home game last season.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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There was some belief that when Trump’s tariffs went into effect at midnight the price impacts would be immediate, and some have already started to talk that way.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In some instances, yes, according to one study which looked at the recommendations from a chatbot compared to those of doctors assessing acute respiratory, urinary, vaginal, eye or dental symptoms.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Most studies list nausea and vomiting as symptoms, while others cite acute abdominal pain as well.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Artificial intelligence and machine learning present healthcare professionals with opportunities to predict disease and provide earlier and more accurate diagnoses, leading to better health outcomes for patients.—
Sally Percy,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Members would submit an annual report of their findings to legislative management and present legislative management with potential changes to consider in future sessions.—
Grant Coursey,
Twin Cities,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The ball fell to the court in no-man’s land and the final seconds ran off the clock.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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But Houston swarmed back with a furious rally, erasing a nine-point deficit over the final 135 seconds for a thrilling victory.—
Matt Rybaltowski,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Instant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instant. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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