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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
Treatment was immediate, the Halifax, England, mom says: Her daughter was given a blood transfusion, then transferred to Leeds General Infirmary for ten days of intense chemotherapy and steroids.
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Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Taking flight, as Swanson has several times in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk, conjures a world beyond the immediate.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
There still could be wiggle room for TikTok to avoid an immediate shutdown.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
With other departments in the area already stretched thin that night, no immediate backup was available.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Taking flight, as Swanson has several times in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk, conjures a world beyond the immediate.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
There still could be wiggle room for TikTok to avoid an immediate shutdown.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
With other departments in the area already stretched thin that night, no immediate backup was available.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediate
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The date mechanism is particularly noteworthy for its instantaneous jump at midnight.—
Bhanu Chopra,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The permit allowed for 406 colony-forming units per 100 milliliters or less as the instantaneous maximum.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Jan. 2025
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Houston’s primary return in the Pressly trade would be salary relief and some flexibility for other acquisitions.—
Sahadev Sharma,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Testers consider performance across four primary categories: efficacy, safety (including ease of use), research and the science behind specific claims, as well as product value.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Trump administration’s swift actions have left the BOP reeling, with staffing, morale, and operations all under strain.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Even for many residents of Gaza, however, the swift re-emergence of the fighters, some in official uniforms, was a surprise.—
Iyad Abuheweila,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The State Department’s Extended Continental Shelf Project works out of a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration building in Boulder, Colorado, some 800 miles from the nearest ocean.—
Jack Truesdale,
The Atlantic,
25 Jan. 2025
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He’s gone nine games without a point, leaving him with just 38 points in 48 games — a paltry 65-point pace that would be a near 10-point drop from last season.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Judges put on the bench by Lamont are more than half of the current roster of 179 active judges.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
25 Jan. 2025
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That is more than twice the current target — and far higher than America’s own military spending, which is near a post-Cold War low.—
Josh Holder,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Advanced technologies like these can quickly process large amounts of data, identify unusual patterns and provide instant insights by automating the detection of suspicious transactions.—
Indranil Debnath,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Others are the result of what could be thought of as a little instant comeuppance.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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Telluride, with its small community (population 2,525) and direct access to skiing, hiking, and biking, met the mark.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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Photo : Legendary Productions The both the kitchen and the living room have direct terrace access.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
23 Jan. 2025
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The four-time host took a break from punching down to deliver a timely message.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, an operations supervisor in logistics ensures timely shipments, coordinates warehouse teams and resolves bottlenecks.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Immediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediate. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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