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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 wounds left by the dog bites needed immediate treatment, and Lowe's friends were able to rush him to the hospital.
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Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025
That’s different from a fire warning, which is declared once a wildfire is already in progress and poses an immediate threat to lives and property.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Mar. 2025
Paradise was an immediate fan favorite, and Hulu wasted no time announcing that the edge-of-your-seat story would continue.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
There were no immediate reports Thursday of any Starship wreckage falling over populated areas.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
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Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025
That’s different from a fire warning, which is declared once a wildfire is already in progress and poses an immediate threat to lives and property.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Mar. 2025
Paradise was an immediate fan favorite, and Hulu wasted no time announcing that the edge-of-your-seat story would continue.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
There were no immediate reports Thursday of any Starship wreckage falling over populated areas.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediate
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Odegaard’s impact in those first few weeks was profound and instantaneous.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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There was zero time wasted on deciding where the puck should go; every pass was instantaneous and laser-accurate and threaded the needle through the slot perfectly.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
9 Dec. 2024
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His primary motive in life is to make money and get laid.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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The glassed atrium, or collar, as Chenin calls it, connects the main public volume to the primary suite and gym.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2025
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Knowledge of actual prices will empower employers and unions to design affordable health plans with billing and payment integrity and will allow swift remedy and recourse for overcharges.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Leonie Brown, Lead Product Scientist at Qualtrics, advises using AI to reduce employee workload—think faster answers or better responses—while offering swift human escalation when needed.—
Blake Morgan,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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What Happens Next Flooding can cause billions of dollars in damages—and flood insurance is likely to become even more expensive for California homeowners in areas poised to become more vulnerable in the near future.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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As far as the roster itself, Reinsdorf and a front office overhauled by second-year general manager Chris Getz seem to have the Sox built for a sale in the near future.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Another statute modeled on the California statute and modified to its current form shortly before the UPEPA was completed, but falsely criticized for reasons relating more to the antiquated Texas Practice & Procedure Code than the statute itself. Vermont ...—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Now, 46 percent say Trump is to blame for current economic conditions, while 41 percent say Biden is to blame.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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In fact, your age often brings instant credibility—people respect experience, confidence, and the ability to deliver results without the fluff.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The two games between the Cubs and Dodgers were instant sell-outs, in addition to the exhibition games held between the MLB teams and local Japanese games.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Liz was not interested in doing a direct replica of her novel.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
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Though the drive takes slightly over two hours, the drive from Managua is just as long, and the Guanacaste airport offers numerous direct flights from cities across the United States.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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However, House of Mouse’s shareholders today made a very timely and strong rejection of some MAGA efforts to gain control of corporate governance.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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Of those complaints, 98% get timely responses — sometimes with monetary or non-monetary resolutions — a big improvement over companies ignoring people.—
Mike Calhoun,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Immediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediate. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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