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
Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Party City did not immediately respond to NPR's request for comment.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
Bravo did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for confirmation at the time, but the network typically does not comment on casting.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Trump's lawyers, who are pushing for the case to be dismissed entirely in light of his election victory, did not immediately respond.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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When one partner disagrees with the other, resist the urge to immediately try to fix things.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Party City did not immediately respond to NPR's request for comment.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
Bravo did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for confirmation at the time, but the network typically does not comment on casting.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Trump's lawyers, who are pushing for the case to be dismissed entirely in light of his election victory, did not immediately respond.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediately
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His departure was precipitated by his decision to tear up a power- sharing deal with the SNP's junior coalition partner, the Scottish Greens, who promptly responded by backing a vote of no confidence in him.The Week UK, theweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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The Diamondbacks then traded to pick up All-Star Josh Naylor from the Cleveland Guardians, who promptly filled their new first base vacancy by signing free agent Carlos Santana to a one-year, $12 million deal.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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When Rihanna announced the launch of Fenty Hair, a lineup of hair care and styling products for natural hair, silk presses, and edges, I was instantly intrigued.Monique Wilson, Glamour, 16 Dec. 2024
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There’s nothing like having a standout dress or a killer pair of boots that instantly make the outfit.Naomi Elizée, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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For reference, Google’s processors are now on the scale of about 100 physical qubits.Kevin Williams, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
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At nearly 35 years old, the film now hits the nostalgia button for most Gen x-ers who watch with their kids.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Now shining at magnitude -2.8, its annual opposition sees Jupiter positioned directly opposite the sun as seen from Earth.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Immediately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediately. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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