as in immediately
without delay
he had just gotten married when he was shipped right off to war
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Recent Examples of right off
So right off the bat, your proceeds are reduced by $4,000.
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Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025
At one point, one of his opponents manages to knock his sunglasses right off his face.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 16 July 2025
There are plenty of scenes that look like they were taken right off of the page of a comic book.
Loads of heart: Superman wears a big heart on his sleeve, displaying empathy and compassion for others.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 11 July 2025
Spills wash right off with a hose and pet hair and dirt won’t stick.
—Christopher Murray
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Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025
At one point, one of his opponents manages to knock his sunglasses right off his face.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 16 July 2025
There are plenty of scenes that look like they were taken right off of the page of a comic book.
Loads of heart: Superman wears a big heart on his sleeve, displaying empathy and compassion for others.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 11 July 2025
Spills wash right off with a hose and pet hair and dirt won’t stick.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right off
Adverb
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The brief filed by the DOJ gets to the nub of this central issue almost immediately.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Then my boyfriend immediately called an ambulance, the police, everything.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
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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And while those cocktails usually have rum, how perfectly tiki for a gin cocktail to show up wearing a rum cocktail’s clothes, and to be instantly accepted by the community, and raised as one of their own.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
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For many of us, the smell or taste of a specific recipe can instantly transport us back in time.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 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
Adverb
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Starting removal proceedings does not mean Abrego Garcia would necessarily be deported right away.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Seek medical attention right away for infected wounds.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
Adverb
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Moving right along from the latter-day Illya Kuryakin, Conde Nast global content director Anna Wintour, pictured below, has gathered no moss since the Wimbledon final a few days ago.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Stomach pain can also be a sign of diabetic ketoacidosis, a medical emergency that needs to be treated right away.10 10.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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Over 40,000 shoppers grabbed it this month, and the zippered cubes keep everything wrinkle-free and ready to wear straight off the plane.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Joao Pedro, above, scoring a double straight off the bat yesterday — in some style too — was an extension of a period when (unlike the usual run of things at Stamford Bridge) everything seems to be going Chelsea’s way.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20off. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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