as in immediately
without delay
you need to have this fixed right away
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Recent Examples of right away
There, the patient will be seen right away, and numerous tests will be done.
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
Unable to continue the test, he is scheduled to return to Italy to undergo medical procedures to address the injury right away.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Interim Kings coach Doug Christie has not indicated if LaVine will start right away.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 5 Feb. 2025
The prospects of a sympathetic, competent reception from law-enforcement officers and medical professionals were worse for victims who knew their rapist, who had been drinking, who didn’t report the rape right away, or who lacked witnesses or obvious injuries.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
Unable to continue the test, he is scheduled to return to Italy to undergo medical procedures to address the injury right away.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Interim Kings coach Doug Christie has not indicated if LaVine will start right away.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 5 Feb. 2025
The prospects of a sympathetic, competent reception from law-enforcement officers and medical professionals were worse for victims who knew their rapist, who had been drinking, who didn’t report the rape right away, or who lacked witnesses or obvious injuries.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right away
Adverb
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Neither official, however, is leaving politics immediately.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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However, offering guidance without immediately solving the problem helps children develop a mindset focused on finding solutions.—
Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, Contributor,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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They were promptly disqualified, as Ben Golliver of The Washington Post reports.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Casino magnate Steve Wynn promptly trumped the president and gave $1 million to the club as did two other billionaires.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The Mercury will now begin a new chapter of the organization – with fresh faces, new styles, and different leadership.—
Shane Young,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Although years have passed since Belle's lies were exposed, Nick — now a father of two — still feels unsettled by his sister's actions, and wants to keep his children away from her.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Just a pea-sized amount sinks in instantly, leaving your skin ridiculously soft and perfectly primed for makeup.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
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The itch-relief plasters instantly soothe insect bites in both adults and children.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Is that aimed at competing directly with the likes of GPT-4 and Gemini?—
Ayesha Javed,
TIME,
16 Feb. 2025
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This generous gift has been placed in a restricted fund dedicated to purchasing food for the ministry, ensuring that every dollar goes directly toward feeding those in need, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Set Realistic, Top-Of-Funnel Goals Brands need to know, right off the bat, that in-game ads are likely going to give them top-of-funnel awareness or support TOF efforts incrementally, at best.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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One such example of accessible ice climbing in the region is Tangle Falls, which is set right off the parkway, 85 miles north of Lake Louise.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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There will be four three-episode blocks, with a yearlong jump between each block; the final scene will take us right to the start of Rogue One.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
24 Feb. 2025
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The driver of the semi-trailer attempted to avoid the collision and veered right, striking another eastbound semi.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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Her statement tweed coat, straight off of the Chanel runway, costs $9,600.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Compare this with a short-term property-sharing business like Airbnb, whose competitors must almost go global straight off the bat.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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