as in immediately
without delay
you need to have this fixed right away
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Recent Examples of right away
Markets were likely encouraged that Trump did not install tariffs right away on countries like China and Mexico.
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Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,spencer Kimball,christina Wilkie,annie Nova,brian Evans,alex Harring,yun Li, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025
Don’t click on suspicious links: If the email asks you to click a link, don’t do it right away.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
Don’t expect to feel like a million dollars right away.
—Meirav Devash, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
That answer may not satisfy critics who want young major leaguers to shine right away, but Reese reasoned that league-wide interest in Yankees personnel is evidence that player development is doing something right.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,spencer Kimball,christina Wilkie,annie Nova,brian Evans,alex Harring,yun Li, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025
Don’t click on suspicious links: If the email asks you to click a link, don’t do it right away.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
Don’t expect to feel like a million dollars right away.
—Meirav Devash, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
That answer may not satisfy critics who want young major leaguers to shine right away, but Reese reasoned that league-wide interest in Yankees personnel is evidence that player development is doing something right.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right away
Adverb
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President Donald Trump has been accused of raising prescription drug prices for seniors by immediately rescinding former President Joe Biden's executive order to lower costs after beginning his second term on Monday.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Musk didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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After that early Heat surge, the Bucks promptly unleashed a 39-16 rampage and Miami never really recovered, ending on the wrong side of a blowout loss for the second time in a week, dropping below .500 (at 21-22) and finishing the night ninth in the East.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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Kesse’s parents promptly contacted the police, began reaching out to local hospitals and spoke to as many people in their daughter’s condo complex as possible, per 48 Hours.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The debate over the UFC's pound-for-pound number one took a turn at the weekend as White conceded that undisputed lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is now the UFC's pound-for-pound number-one fighter.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The relationship series is now in more than 20 territories worldwide, with more than 60 seasons and over 900 episodes produced.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The majestic views changed instantly after rounding a bend revealed an out-of-control fire bounding up the canyon.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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The sleek style is a practical swap for jeans that instantly dress up your outfit.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Ron Wood,
arkansasonline.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Though Brown failed to come down with a deep throw from Mahomes in the second quarter — the Texans’ Eric Murray knocked it away at the last second — Mahomes believed displaying that sideline threat directly led to the Chiefs completing a pass to Kelce for 49 yards on the next play.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Shields spoke glowingly of the night in a recent podcast interview, saying mama Swift gave one of her daughters a bracelet right off her wrist.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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After the game was tied, a fan ran onto the field to try and steal Rangers player Jeff Burroughs' cap right off his head.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
17 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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After a relatively mild start to the weekend, Sunday is scheduled to drop as much as 2 to 4 inches of snow on the Baltimore area — right before temperatures plummet into the single digits Monday night.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Jan. 2025
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The big, bold flavors of Brunswick stew warm your body from head to toe and fill you right up with all sorts of hearty meats and vegetables.—
Craig Ruff,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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In the monsoon-like conditions, the next snap bounced straight off of Milroe’s chest and popped up in the air for a turnover.—
Austin Meek,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, the mischievous golden retriever wasn't trying to cuddle Milo, but rather, trying to pull the sock straight off his foot instead.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2024
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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20away. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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