1
as in immediate
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
her first novel was a straightaway success
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2
as in linear
free from irregularities or digressions in course
the doomed ship was headed on a straightaway course in the path of the iceberg
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as in immediately
without delay
he got to the hospital, and straightaway he was admitted and given intravenous fluids
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Recent Examples of straightaway
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
The most obvious path would be to ask you straightaway.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2019
Obviously, people always want to see results straightaway but that’s not how things work.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2019
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Adjective
The highlight of the afternoon was Rafael Devers, who hit a towering three-run home run to straightaway center field in his third at bat against starter Walker Buehler.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
The most obvious path would be to ask you straightaway.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
But that’s not what’s happening when uninformed and inexperienced e-scooter riders injure themselves straightaway.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2019
Obviously, people always want to see results straightaway but that’s not how things work.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightaway
Adjective
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The reaction was immediate and polarized — cheers erupted from some fans who are accustomed to Barkley’s blunt, unfiltered style, while others booed in audible disgust.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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These actions often yield more immediate results than waiting for a chance to elect a new president. 2.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Who knows where the progress that Haiti was making on its own linear path would have taken it?—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Comcast late last year announced plans to spin off its cable outlets, including the progressive cable channel, as the company, like many others, takes major losses on its linear television assets and looks to retool itself around digital and streaming offerings.—
Dominick Mastrangelo,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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China is under pressure to negotiate a deal whether the tariffs take effect immediately or in three months, Ackman said in a post on X.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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These models are not immediately replacing user-facing interfaces like ChatGPT but are positioned as tools for developers building applications and services.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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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Many described the Trump administration’s cancellations as a direct attack on science and research rooted in facts, warning that political interference is not just stalling progress but actively endangering public health.—
Angel Algarin,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
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For example, there’s a direct link between deforestation in the Amazon and the reduction of rainfall in the United States, and deforestation of the Congo Basin has a direct impact on reduction of rainfall in Europe (Duke research).—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Several lawsuits claimed the drugstore chain failed to protect its customers and did not notify them of the incident promptly.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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If the government doesn't reimburse them promptly, the inspectors worry about having to pay the steep bills themselves.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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On top of that, her latest, Great Big Beautiful Life, will be released on April 22 and is expected to become an instant New York Times bestseller.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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For example, companies are layering AI chatbots on top of A2P to automate customer inquiries, streamline appointment scheduling and provide instant fraud alerts—all without human intervention.—
Ruchir Brahmbhatt,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Commitment to Defense McDonagh was a pillar on the blue line and in the clubhouse during a four-season stretch with the Lightning that included a pair of Cups and three straight trips to the Cup final.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Given the way the entire month of April has gone for this team, the following seems entirely possible: The Stars have now lost eight straight games.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Straightaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightaway. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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