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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
No immediate information was available on what he might be charged with.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Johnson and Blunt brought Scorsese and DiCaprio the initial concept for the film, which was met with immediate enthusiasm.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
In a sign of its immediate status, Old Trafford staged the 1911 FA Cup final’s replay — 58,000 watching Bradford City win 1-0 against Newcastle United.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
There was no immediate comment from Israel, where government offices were closed for the Sabbath.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Johnson and Blunt brought Scorsese and DiCaprio the initial concept for the film, which was met with immediate enthusiasm.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
In a sign of its immediate status, Old Trafford staged the 1911 FA Cup final’s replay — 58,000 watching Bradford City win 1-0 against Newcastle United.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
There was no immediate comment from Israel, where government offices were closed for the Sabbath.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediate
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But its adoption isn’t instantaneous, giving us time to adapt and find ways to balance innovation with workforce stability.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, swiping through pages and navigating through the interface is instantaneous.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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The port has a heavy military presence in addition to being a primary hub for fuel imports, Yemeni sources said.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images Less than two months before the official start of hurricane season, the nation’s primary disaster-response agency faces an uncertain future.—
Molly Taft,
Wired News,
18 Apr. 2025
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The reaction to Trump's tariffs was swift, with Wall Street suffering its worst day since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in earlier this month, sending shockwaves through global financial markets.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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However, before things turned deadly, his wife jumped to his aid, saving his life with her swift actions, according to reports.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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According to American Rivers, the endangered rivers list highlights rivers that face unique threats in the near future.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Business Minister Jonathan Reynolds is reportedly set to visit China in the near future, and will be reviving the two countries’ joint Economic and Trade Commission.—
Ned Temko,
Christian Science Monitor,
17 Apr. 2025
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While the English top flight stands out globally for its elite level of football, the choice of listening material among its current managers is much more middle of the road, with Coldplay the band most cited during our writers’ research.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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After all, only six No. 8 seeds have eliminated a No. 1 seed in the first round of the playoffs since the current 16-team NBA playoff format was instituted for the 1983-84 season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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On top of that, her latest, Great Big Beautiful Life, will be released on April 22 and is expected to become an instant New York Times bestseller.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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For example, companies are layering AI chatbots on top of A2P to automate customer inquiries, streamline appointment scheduling and provide instant fraud alerts—all without human intervention.—
Ruchir Brahmbhatt,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Every donation, no matter the size, makes a direct impact.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Many described the Trump administration’s cancellations as a direct attack on science and research rooted in facts, warning that political interference is not just stalling progress but actively endangering public health.—
Angel Algarin,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
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The timely interview came at a volatile moment on Wall Street, as investors worried about that President Donald Trump’s tariffs could lead to a recession and squeeze corporate IT budgets as a result, leading to softer demand for software.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Based on a February 2025 survey of 236 companies across various sizes, industries, and geographies, the 2025 Distributed Work Report provides a timely look at the state of remote and hybrid work models.—
Cara Brennan Allamano,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Immediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediate. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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