as in immediately
without delay
he had just gotten married when he was shipped right off to war
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Recent Examples of right off
The challenge for Browning right off the jump will be to keep Edgewater players in place.
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Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
On the 18th, McIlroy went right off the tee and had to hit a shot from the pine straw for his approach.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
And that material peeled right off of that surface.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
And perhaps, even, some satisfaction once the smugness of these people is wiped right off their faces and gutted from their insides.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
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Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
On the 18th, McIlroy went right off the tee and had to hit a shot from the pine straw for his approach.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
And that material peeled right off of that surface.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
And perhaps, even, some satisfaction once the smugness of these people is wiped right off their faces and gutted from their insides.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right off
Adverb
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The department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Trump claimed the rates were roughly half of the tariffs that these countries impose on U.S. goods, but the details of how they were arrived at weren’t immediately available.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Blue Jackets defenceman Jack Johnson, all 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds of him, promptly — and easily — threw Robertson into the boards.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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This watch is in effect until 7 a.m. Ways to protect yourself during a tornado To ensure your safety during a tornado, remember that acting promptly is crucial, according to the NWS.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Whether buying something online, splitting a bill or sending money across borders, people expect their money to move instantly.—
Marc Sacal,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Should the Spurs need to hire a full-time coach to replace Gregg Popovich, who missed most of this season due to a stroke, Jenkins would instantly become a top candidate, league sources said.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The recent Champions Trophy hit a global record for concurrency for any sporting event, and Mani notes that even regular matches are now breaking records previously set by major finals.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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The country now relies on an International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout. Bangladesh, also home to a major garment industry, faces 37% tariffs on its exports to the US, a move expected to strain its economy.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 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.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2025
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Start cucumbers, squash and melons in large pots now for transplant in a few weeks or seed them directly in the ground toward the end of the month.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Cam Johnson, who missed Thursday’s game because of a lower back contusion, appeared to recognize the severity of Edwards’ injury right away.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Go and get the Beats Pill right away and enjoy actual top-notch sound quality, all for just $99.95!—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Trust that your journey is guiding you toward greater fulfillment, and embrace the changes that are unfolding right before your eyes.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2025
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There will be more horror in 2025 as Lionsgate has just dated their feature take of Stephen King’s The Long Walk on the calendar for Sept 12 — that’s the weekend right after New Line opens The Conjuring: Last Rites over post Labor Day weekend.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Ariel changes into a butter yellow, knee-grazing Prada dress, straight off the runway, paired with aqua blue open-toed Prada heels.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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Select dresses, such as sheath and shift dresses, that hang straight off your shoulders and don’t hug too tightly.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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