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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
For us, the idea of downsizing to downtown or the beach was an immediate non-starter.
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Tim Maurer, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
The language used in the executive order was an immediate red flag for Max Wiznitzer, MD, a pediatric neurologist at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland and co-chair of the Professional Advisory Board at CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder).
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025
Though the rejection bothered her — didn’t a pardon mean the immediate restoration of her rights?
—Meridith Kohut, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
That absence of fear or outside influence is immediate upon listen.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Feb. 2025
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Tim Maurer, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
The language used in the executive order was an immediate red flag for Max Wiznitzer, MD, a pediatric neurologist at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland and co-chair of the Professional Advisory Board at CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder).
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025
Though the rejection bothered her — didn’t a pardon mean the immediate restoration of her rights?
—Meridith Kohut, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
That absence of fear or outside influence is immediate upon listen.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediate
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Yet, the precious few autonomous cars out in the world today are generally designed to work without much in the way of instantaneous Internet communication.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
9 Feb. 2025
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Information is now instantaneous with our electronic services.—
Dan Olberg,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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In the past two years, 55% to 60% of clients have been men who cited sports wagering as their primary type of gambling, Whelan said.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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The motion also would have quashed the grand jury selected to investigate the Jan. 16 Democratic primary runoff for the 21st District senatorial seat.—
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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The reaction from some prominent Trump supporters on social media to the document release, particularly the lack of new information, was swift and damning, with lots of criticism for the right-wing influencers involved — but much of the opprobrium reserved for Bondi.—
Abid Rahman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Flexibility enables swift adjustments to changing circumstances, ensuring continuity and competitiveness.—
Jochen Schwenk,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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On Monday, European leaders hastily assembled in Paris to discuss plans for peace in Ukraine after they were left out of U.S.-led talks, due to begin Tuesday, between Washington and Moscow on the near three-years Russia-Ukraine war.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2025
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The lucky couple, and 250 of their nearest and dearest, had completely taken over the village’s two main squares for the evening.—
Andrew Sessa,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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Contrary to many current perceptions, remote and hybrid working arrangements are not a product of the COVID era.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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In our current healthcare landscape, that is undeniable.—
Tim Botos,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Fry the chicken in batches, maintaining the oil temperature at 315°F; turn once, until golden and an instant read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of each piece registers 160°F, 15 to 18 minutes.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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However, those lottery balls going in a different direction brings instant questions to how this process will end over time.—
Evan Sidery,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Indeed, engagement and performance are mostly predicted, not by where people work, but by the quality and competence of their direct line managers.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The claim: Zelenskyy blocked access to Truth Social in Ukraine A Feb. 20 Threads post (direct link, archive link) claims a social media platform launched years ago by President Donald Trump is no longer available in a certain country.—
Chris Mueller,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Tools like Duolingo’s AI tutors, which adjust to individual proficiency levels, have been shown to improve writing and conversational skills through timely corrections, as noted in a 2022 Stanford study.—
Balaji Soundararajan,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The same cannot be said of logistics, which often makes timely production and deliveries challenging, never mind any urgent celebrity requests, according to the designer.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Immediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediate. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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