as in promptly
without delay
if we don't leave immediately, we'll be late for the concert
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Recent Examples of immediately
Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 14 Apr. 2025
Those sectors that couldn’t immediately resume business were balanced out by those that could.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
Polara didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
Cabrera did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
Instead of immediately attempting to call off his rabid supporters, Trump sat on his hands as his supporters stormed the Capitol—even as members of his own party urged him to help.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 14 Apr. 2025
Those sectors that couldn’t immediately resume business were balanced out by those that could.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
Polara didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
Cabrera did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediately
Adverb
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Several lawsuits claimed the drugstore chain failed to protect its customers and did not notify them of the incident promptly.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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If the government doesn't reimburse them promptly, the inspectors worry about having to pay the steep bills themselves.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Whether buying something online, splitting a bill or sending money across borders, people expect their money to move instantly.—
Marc Sacal,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Should the Spurs need to hire a full-time coach to replace Gregg Popovich, who missed most of this season due to a stroke, Jenkins would instantly become a top candidate, league sources said.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Reese was an outspoken supporter of Van Lith throughout her season at TCU and now the WNBA All-Star will look to form a productive pick-and-roll combo with Van Lith in Chicago.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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Billionaire Trump backer: Wait 90 days before bringing 'hammer down' on China Billionaire investor Bill Ackman, a Trump supporter now at odds with the president over tariffs, called April 13 for a three-month pause on China.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Over the past few years, the women have rarely spoken directly to one another on social media, but there have been a few references that fight fans could take as under-the-radar jabs from both sides.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The skit also directly poked fun at Wood’s teeth, which later prompted SNL cast member Sarah Sherman, who portrayed Wood, to send Wood flowers and an apology.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Immediately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediately. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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