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
Dawn Chmielewski and Katie Paul, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
The Baytown Police Department and the Goose Creek CISD did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for further information on Saturday, March 22.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Owens’ departure, which is effective immediately, is not expected to impact the show’s Season 3 renewal prospects.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
Mark Bode, a spokesperson for the university, and William Beggs, Bomba’s attorney, did not immediately reply to requests for comment.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 21 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
Representatives for TikTok, ByteDance, Susquehanna, Oracle and the White House could not immediately be reached for comment.
—Dawn Chmielewski and Katie Paul, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
The Baytown Police Department and the Goose Creek CISD did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for further information on Saturday, March 22.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Owens’ departure, which is effective immediately, is not expected to impact the show’s Season 3 renewal prospects.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
Mark Bode, a spokesperson for the university, and William Beggs, Bomba’s attorney, did not immediately reply to requests for comment.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediately
Adverb
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With the 100% withholding rule back, anyone who receives an overpayment notice should promptly contact SSA.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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He was then promptly detained and scheduled for deportation.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 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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The Kings are now just two games ahead of the No. 10 Phoenix Suns and No. 11 Dallas Mavericks in the battle for the final play-in spot.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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As a result of regulations prompted by the Lakeview fire, along with several other conflagrations, building materials are now fire-resistant, and most schools are equipped with smoke alarms, sprinklers, and extinguishers.—
Rascal Kemble-Curry,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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As a business owner, fostering an environment that promotes positivity, whether through workplace culture, networking, or personal mindset, can directly impact financial decision-making and success.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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In team sports especially, and interactive individual sports where athletes compete directly against each other (i.e. boxing), being unorthodox can be advantageous in making someone more unpredictable.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Immediately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediately. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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