as in immediately
without delay
I had just slammed the car door shut when I instantaneously remembered that I had left the keys inside
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Recent Examples of instantaneously
But that sonic democratization is a large part of Suno’s allure for neophytes, who welcome the opportunity to have AI do most — or all — of the work for them, almost instantaneously.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
If that hasn’t already materialized — instantaneously.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
The ongoing partnership continues to captivate fashion fans—while selling through, almost instantaneously.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Citrini’s premise assumes that because AI can write code to improve itself, its integration into the economy will compound infinitely and instantaneously.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
But signals don’t go from the generating source to the observer instantaneously; all physical signals propagate at a finite speed, with the fastest possible speed being the speed of light in a vacuum, c, or 299,792,458 m/s.
—Big Think, 25 Feb. 2026
The system measures jump heights, air times, and landing speeds in real time, producing heat maps and graphic overlays that break down each program—all instantaneously.
—Maurizio Arseni, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Feb. 2026
Almost instantaneously a dark spot appeared on another ice ridge about 600 yards out.
—David Zeug, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
The voltage on the floor arced up instantaneously.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
If that hasn’t already materialized — instantaneously.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
The ongoing partnership continues to captivate fashion fans—while selling through, almost instantaneously.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Citrini’s premise assumes that because AI can write code to improve itself, its integration into the economy will compound infinitely and instantaneously.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
But signals don’t go from the generating source to the observer instantaneously; all physical signals propagate at a finite speed, with the fastest possible speed being the speed of light in a vacuum, c, or 299,792,458 m/s.
—Big Think, 25 Feb. 2026
The system measures jump heights, air times, and landing speeds in real time, producing heat maps and graphic overlays that break down each program—all instantaneously.
—Maurizio Arseni, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Feb. 2026
Almost instantaneously a dark spot appeared on another ice ridge about 600 yards out.
—David Zeug, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
The voltage on the floor arced up instantaneously.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instantaneously
Adverb
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Charges against him related to the shooting were not immediately filed, and his name was not released.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ames had her home tested after that, and those results confirmed the house had mold − with high enough levels in the air alone that experts told the Ames family to leave their home immediately.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Nobody expects Sherman to instantly spend like the Mets and Phillies.—
Greg Cote
Updated March 27,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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These towels are ultra-thin, sand-free microfiber essentials that shake clean instantly, dry three times faster than cotton, and fold down lightweight and compact for the ultimate travel-ready getaway.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The only blemish in that span was a seventh-inning walk to Beck, who was promptly caught stealing.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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William is sent on a spy-adjacent mission by Captain Ezekiel Richardson that takes him through Great Dismal Swamp on the North Carolina–Virginia border, where he promptly gets lost and seriously injured until Ian, who is working as a liaison with the Native tribes, comes upon him.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The six varieties of Caruso giardiniera are now available online, and in stores in 30 states, including more than 100 stores in the Chicago area.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Big Ten had a league-record six teams reach the Sweet 16 and now has tied the tournament record with four teams in the Elite Eight, increasing its chances of breaking through for the league's first title in more than a quarter-century.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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An additional five one-bedroom tents are situated directly on the beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The bill is now being considered on the Senate floor and would still allow buyers to purchase pets directly from breeders or adopt them from rescues and shelters.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Instantaneously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instantaneously. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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