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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
Spending and taxes were a major focus for Reagan's immediate successor, George H.W. Bush.
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Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
Instead, this issue can be addressed by employing a dynamic privileged identity management strategy in which no one has privileged access to cloud services unless there's an immediate reason to have it—and it's taken away immediately after the reason no longer exists.
—Atul Tulshibagwale, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The licensing agency did file a complaint against the doctor in February 2022, but the complaint made no mention of the criminal charges filed in December and placed no immediate restrictions on the doctor’s license.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
William has barely finished damning everyone in his immediate vicinity when the British soldiers who’ve been chasing Jamie enter the house.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Dec. 2024
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Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
Instead, this issue can be addressed by employing a dynamic privileged identity management strategy in which no one has privileged access to cloud services unless there's an immediate reason to have it—and it's taken away immediately after the reason no longer exists.
—Atul Tulshibagwale, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The licensing agency did file a complaint against the doctor in February 2022, but the complaint made no mention of the criminal charges filed in December and placed no immediate restrictions on the doctor’s license.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
William has barely finished damning everyone in his immediate vicinity when the British soldiers who’ve been chasing Jamie enter the house.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediate
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Don’t expect instantaneous results from LED therapy, says Matney.Emily Orofino, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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Through ambient listening and real-time decision support, AI can provide these professionals instantaneous access to comprehensive information, enabling them to deliver more accurate, empathetic, and effective service.Rajeev Ronanki, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Earlier in the epidemic, prescription pills were the primary cause of death.CBS News, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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While the primary cause of these rifts is often tied to something a relative said or did, 1 in 5 directly cite political differences as the reason.Joshua Coleman and Will Johnson, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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The public backlash and political fallout have been swift and catastrophic for Mr. Yoon.Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2024
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Wider international condemnation of the government's response has been swift.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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At one September party, police were called to an Airbnb on the near southside and found 300 people.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
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Barron Trump won't be living among his college peers any time in the near future, sources say.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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The current contract between GE Appliances and Local 83761 expires at 11:59 p.m., Dec. 31.Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 14 Dec. 2024
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At this point, only action at an unprecedented pace and scale can prevent the world from warming by a disastrous 2 degrees Celsius, and, under current policies, the temperature increase could easily exceed 3 degrees Celsius (5.4 degrees Fahrenheit) by the end of the century.Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024
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According to Chabrier, the new rule keeps pace with the change in overdraft protection as paper checks have been replaced with instant debits.Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Filled with behind-the-scenes shots, script pages, and collages, the book became an instant best-seller and left Coppola eager to do it all over again.Keaton Bell, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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The claim: Slain UnitedHealthcare CEO was scheduled to testify against Nancy Pelosi for insider trading A Dec. 7 Threads post (direct link, archive link) claims to share news of a connection between the victim of a high-profile shooting and the former Democratic Speaker of the House.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The follow-up also offers another chance to discuss any additional questions or concerns without the high-pressure atmosphere of a direct closing attempt.David Price, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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This allows businesses to predict when affluent shoppers are most likely to make a purchase and present them with timely, personalized discounts.Rhett Power, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The consent decree requires close monitoring of staff abuse and retaliation, medical care, the application of early release credits and the timely release of inmates to halfway houses.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Immediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediate. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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