as in immediately
without delay
showed leadership by reacting instantly to the crisis
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as in when
just at the moment that
we realized there would be problems instantly we saw the final report
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Recent Examples of instantly
Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 25 July 2025
The timbre of his voice—instantly recognizable; once heard, never thereafter mistaken for anybody else’s—allowed those who experienced it to feel addressed; recognized; seen.
—John Darnielle, Pitchfork, 24 July 2025
Cam’s name isn’t as instantly recognizable as the Nashville artists selling out stadiums and dumping a trove of singles on the charts.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 23 July 2025
For example, predictive AI instantly decides whether to allow each credit card charge, whereas the wholesale replacement of physicians with machines is a very long way off at best.
—Eric Siegel, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Adverb
The process involves inserting a spike into the fish’s brain soon after it is caught — killing it instantly, and reducing stress that can cause the fish to spoil more quickly.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 25 July 2025
The timbre of his voice—instantly recognizable; once heard, never thereafter mistaken for anybody else’s—allowed those who experienced it to feel addressed; recognized; seen.
—John Darnielle, Pitchfork, 24 July 2025
Cam’s name isn’t as instantly recognizable as the Nashville artists selling out stadiums and dumping a trove of singles on the charts.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 23 July 2025
For example, predictive AI instantly decides whether to allow each credit card charge, whereas the wholesale replacement of physicians with machines is a very long way off at best.
—Eric Siegel, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instantly
Adverb
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Then my boyfriend immediately called an ambulance, the police, everything.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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No damage or injuries were immediately reported, according to Russian media.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
Adverb
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In February, President Donald Trump made an aggressive push to reshape the Kennedy Center by firing its leader, naming a longtime confidant as interim executive director, dismissing board members appointed by Democrats and then appointing his own trustees who promptly elected him as chair.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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Follow evacuation orders: If local authorities issue an evacuation order, heed it promptly.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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The plant species now stretches about 4,000 square feet, helping absorb water and keep the building cool with an assist from sun-reflecting membrane laid underneath.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
20 July 2025
Adverb
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My ultimate goal is to help people feel a sense of wellness, and these ingredients directly nourish that.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
23 July 2025
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This may be one of the last chances to buy the phone directly from Google, if that matters to you.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Instantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instantly. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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