as in immediately
without delay
showed leadership by reacting instantly to the crisis
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as in when
just at the moment that
we realized there would be problems instantly we saw the final report
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Recent Examples of instantly
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
The luxury car maker’s new flagship represents the British Brand’s best in design and performance and will instantly become a coveted purchase, despite its $469,000 price tag: only 37 will be built.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Users ask questions in plain language and get answers instantly, Ashqar says.
—Richard Collings, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
Once placed, DraftKings will instantly send you six (6) bonus bets worth $25 apiece.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
All the Russians are familiar types any fan of these types of movies will instantly recognize.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
The luxury car maker’s new flagship represents the British Brand’s best in design and performance and will instantly become a coveted purchase, despite its $469,000 price tag: only 37 will be built.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Users ask questions in plain language and get answers instantly, Ashqar says.
—Richard Collings, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
Once placed, DraftKings will instantly send you six (6) bonus bets worth $25 apiece.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instantly
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These models are not immediately replacing user-facing interfaces like ChatGPT but are positioned as tools for developers building applications and services.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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China is under pressure to negotiate a deal whether the tariffs take effect immediately or in three months, Ackman said in a post on X.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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Several lawsuits claimed the drugstore chain failed to protect its customers and did not notify them of the incident promptly.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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If the government doesn't reimburse them promptly, the inspectors worry about having to pay the steep bills themselves.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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Reese was an outspoken supporter of Van Lith throughout her season at TCU and now the WNBA All-Star will look to form a productive pick-and-roll combo with Van Lith in Chicago.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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Billionaire Trump backer: Wait 90 days before bringing 'hammer down' on China Billionaire investor Bill Ackman, a Trump supporter now at odds with the president over tariffs, called April 13 for a three-month pause on China.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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Over the past few years, the women have rarely spoken directly to one another on social media, but there have been a few references that fight fans could take as under-the-radar jabs from both sides.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The skit also directly poked fun at Wood’s teeth, which later prompted SNL cast member Sarah Sherman, who portrayed Wood, to send Wood flowers and an apology.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Instantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instantly. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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