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as in instantaneous
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time an instant response to the cry for help

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noun

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Recent Examples of instant
Adjective
The Dolphins could have created $19 million in instant cap space by restructuring Tua Tagovailoa’s contract, which would have added $4.8 million to his cap hits in 2026 through 2029. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025 No Drip Severe Congestion spray with menthol for instant nasal and sinus congestion relief. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
Platforms such as MySpace and GeoCities have been erased in an instant, destroying vast swaths of online history. Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2025 This mask features both heat and cooling modes, with the cooling setting dropping to 68°F for that instant refresh. Siena Gagliano, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for instant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instant
Adjective
  • 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
  • Indeed, swiping through pages and navigating through the interface is instantaneous.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • This highlights the urgent need for tailored marketing support.
    Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The net result is a flurry of headlines and viral social media posts followed by an urgent platform update.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • What’s the statistic there, the average ER physician has to see a patient every three to four minutes?
    Adam B. Vary, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The defense's case to spare Mahdi's life before a judge lasted only about 30 minutes.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The Coach Prime effect was immediate: the Buffaloes sold out every home game last season.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
  • There was some belief that when Trump’s tariffs went into effect at midnight the price impacts would be immediate, and some have already started to talk that way.
    Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • In some instances, yes, according to one study which looked at the recommendations from a chatbot compared to those of doctors assessing acute respiratory, urinary, vaginal, eye or dental symptoms.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Researchers from Dartmouth College built the bot as a way of taking a new approach to a longstanding problem: The U.S. continues to grapple with an acute shortage of mental health providers.
    Katia Riddle, NPR, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was present at the White House on Thursday to help broker a trade agreement on behalf of the European Union in response to the president’s 20 percent tariffs on goods from member nations.
    Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
  • But above all, a thousand thanks to the audience, and to the media who were always present.
    Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • His legs shook, seconds after his repeat win of the 13.1-mile race held every April.
    Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Brunson and Payne combined to score 17 points — nine for Payne and eight for Brunson — in just 3 minutes, 57 seconds.
    Fred Katz, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025

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“Instant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instant. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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