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as in instantaneous
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
felt immediate relief after taking the painkiller
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as in swift
done, carried out, or given without delay
immediate treatment saved the victim of the massive heart attack
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as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance
for the victims of the terrorist attack, the incident is as immediate as yesterday's news
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as in current
existing or in progress right now
we need to solve the immediate problems before working on the more long-term ones
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Recent Examples of immediate
The decision isn’t a surprise, and doesn’t mark an immediate change for corporate compliance officers, since the rule was on hold pending litigation against it.
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
The Mizzou receiver, who measured in at 5-10 and 179 pounds, specializes in the slot and could provide immediate help as a return specialist.
—Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Unauthorized entry into the sewers is a potential crime, though there have been no immediate arrests or evidence of a public health threat, officials said.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 2 June 2026
Inside, the energy is immediate.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
The Mizzou receiver, who measured in at 5-10 and 179 pounds, specializes in the slot and could provide immediate help as a return specialist.
—Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Unauthorized entry into the sewers is a potential crime, though there have been no immediate arrests or evidence of a public health threat, officials said.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 2 June 2026
Inside, the energy is immediate.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediate
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Stranger Things debuted to instantaneous success on the streaming platform in 2016, concluding its five-season run last New Year’s Eve.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
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Whether one lead or ten thousand arrive at once, the response is instantaneous.—
Arnold Sotelo,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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California will have to wait before knowing the final outcome of the June 2 gubernatorial primary election as the country’s most populous state continues counting ballots.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Millions of Californians filled out their 2026 primary election ballots over the last several weeks either at home or at the polls, expressing their constitutional right to vote in a free and fair election.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The union’s response was swift, predictable, and unyielding.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Read more Oil markets are betting on a swift end to the Iran war.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Gang intervention workers have been credited by city officials as one of the factors behind significant reductions in violent crime in recent years, with homicides and shootings both falling to near-historic lows.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Multiple investigations at the state and local level are underway to unravel the full cause of the near disaster.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Saban made several accurate and valuable points about the current direction of the sport and his issues with it.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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If the current pace of biopharma M&A holds up for the rest of the year, the industry could be on track to notch more than $250 billion in deal value, marking the strongest year for biotech and pharma since the 2019 peak.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The quietness of the landscape and the absence of distractions or irritations is an instant balm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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If Cox’s glove is as good as advertised, the Giants can trot him out in center field while batting him low in the lineup and hope that his defense and speed can provide instant value.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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The ski lift at Le K2 Palace grants direct access to the sprawling ski areas of France's Les Trois Vallées, the largest ski area in the world.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Iran, for its part, has moved to formalize its control over the strait in direct opposition to US demands.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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In our view, the agency should employ enough people to handle all applications and appeals in a timely and accurate manner while protecting the data privacy and accessibility for all applicants – including those from immigrant families.—
Katie Savin,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Landau said that the office is working to overhaul the billing system and said issues with timely payments predate her tenure.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
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“Immediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediate. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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