as in immediately
without delay
if the fire alarm rings, leave the building forthwith
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Recent Examples of forthwith
Whichever designer first slid that paint job across a boardroom table should be banished forthwith to work on the Sonigenic SHS-series Yamaha Keytar, where there's no chance this dangerously inept individual could make the product look any worse.
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New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2024
Accordingly, the Special Master and cartographer are DIRECTED to commence work forthwith on a remedial map.
—Mike Cason | McAson@al.com, al, 5 Sep. 2023
Garland, Weiss, Wolf, and everyone connected to this growing scandal owe the nation answers, forthwith.
—The Editors, National Review, 23 June 2023
It is therefore ordered that the Arizona Department of Corrections, Reentry and Rehabilitation release (him) forthwith.
—Elena Santa Cruz, USA TODAY, 16 June 2023
DeSantis, a potential presidential candidate who studied history at Yale, characterizes American universities as liberal indoctrination centers ruled by faculty whose political correctness needs to be canceled, forthwith.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2023
On September 21st the transport secretary, Grant Shapps, declared that the model of railway privatisation that Britain has followed for the past two and a half decades had stopped working, and would end forthwith.
—The Economist, 26 Sep. 2020
Our new-ish national nightmare continues, so forthwith here is the latest edition of the New Normal, a (sorta) lighthearted roundup of news-you-can-use and other tidbits in the time of epidemic.
—Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje, ExpressNews.com, 23 Mar. 2020
What is already clear is that the Sussexes intend forthwith to redraw the lines of engagement with the press.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2020
New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2024
Accordingly, the Special Master and cartographer are DIRECTED to commence work forthwith on a remedial map.
—Mike Cason | McAson@al.com, al, 5 Sep. 2023
Garland, Weiss, Wolf, and everyone connected to this growing scandal owe the nation answers, forthwith.
—The Editors, National Review, 23 June 2023
It is therefore ordered that the Arizona Department of Corrections, Reentry and Rehabilitation release (him) forthwith.
—Elena Santa Cruz, USA TODAY, 16 June 2023
DeSantis, a potential presidential candidate who studied history at Yale, characterizes American universities as liberal indoctrination centers ruled by faculty whose political correctness needs to be canceled, forthwith.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2023
On September 21st the transport secretary, Grant Shapps, declared that the model of railway privatisation that Britain has followed for the past two and a half decades had stopped working, and would end forthwith.
—The Economist, 26 Sep. 2020
Our new-ish national nightmare continues, so forthwith here is the latest edition of the New Normal, a (sorta) lighthearted roundup of news-you-can-use and other tidbits in the time of epidemic.
—Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje, ExpressNews.com, 23 Mar. 2020
What is already clear is that the Sussexes intend forthwith to redraw the lines of engagement with the press.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthwith
Adverb
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All of this said, Monday’s moves did not immediately turn the Patriots into a playoff team.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Cut anything that doesn't immediately serve your visitor's needs or push them toward becoming a client.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The trio of decision makers answered the former Seattle Seahawk’s trade request, and then Pittsburgh promptly extended the two-time Pro Bowler with a handsome new five-year, $150 million contract.—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Follow evacuation orders: When local authorities issue an evacuation order, promptly comply.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
13 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Once placed, DraftKings will instantly send you six (6) bonus bets worth $25 apiece.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Of course, the star of the show is definitely the formula, which claims to instantly reduce the appearance of shadows and pores to even out the skin tone—all the while promising a streak-free application and buildable coverage.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Bowser said Trump administration job cuts in the nation’s capital is now her primary concern.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
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
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“Forthwith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthwith. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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