as in immediate
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time the thunder following the flash of lightning was nearly instantaneous

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Recent Examples of instantaneous Imagine a future where financial transactions are instantaneous, transcending the traditional bottlenecks of speed and security that have plagued the sector for years. Eric Solis, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 The setup served up 500 tokens per second to produce answers that were nearly instantaneous. Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2024 Their connection was instantaneous, and Lori began her signature love bombing. Lizz Schumer, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024 As a whole, the internet changed the world for the better (instantaneous communication, easier access to a global workforce) despite introducing new challenges (social media addiction, a surge in computer viruses and ransomware). Syed Ahmed, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for instantaneous 

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“Instantaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instantaneous. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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