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
One of the most disorienting moves The Paper makes right off the bat is to provide two different Michael Scott figures — neither of whom serve as the lead character the way Steve Carell’s Michael did.
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Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Its elegance is evident right off the bat, and I was equally mesmerized by that luscious floral print and the silk it’s made of (which honestly felt like lotion on my skin).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
The luggage trolley sleeve is ideal for sliding over my carry-on handle, and the material is lightweight yet durable—and most importantly, spill-resistant (liquids wipe right off).
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
From the outside, this residence appears to be a fully decked out castle right off the famous Las Vegas, Nevada strip.
—Tj MacIas, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Its elegance is evident right off the bat, and I was equally mesmerized by that luscious floral print and the silk it’s made of (which honestly felt like lotion on my skin).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
The luggage trolley sleeve is ideal for sliding over my carry-on handle, and the material is lightweight yet durable—and most importantly, spill-resistant (liquids wipe right off).
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
From the outside, this residence appears to be a fully decked out castle right off the famous Las Vegas, Nevada strip.
—Tj MacIas, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right off
Adverb
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This employee was immediately put on administrative leave, and an investigation has begun.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Yet these productions are increasingly designed around an ethos of visual-over-depth that compels us to immediately document and post each scene.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The latest such example occurred in the first inning of the Mets’ 5-4 win over the Reds on Friday when Soto stole third base and then promptly scored on a sacrifice fly.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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McFarland, who co-founded the event with rapper Ja Rule, was promptly sued by investors and attendees in a $100 million class-action lawsuit.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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This presents another opportunity to hack and disable or repurpose, instantly turning an asset into a vulnerability.—
Brian Walsh,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Ronny’s shoulders instantly relaxed.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Additionally, 100% of the giant Colorado River basin is now in a drought.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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End 3rd Quarter Scott Starzyk's 49-yard field goal attempt off the left hash went wide left with 22 seconds left in the third quarter and the Razorbacks are in trouble now.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Espresso’s pricing model is tied directly to results.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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By 2019, Kirk expanded into electoral politics with Turning Point Action, a 501(c)(4) that allowed his network to directly campaign for Republicans.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Freshman running back Bo Jackson needs more carries Ohio State used this game as a chance to get its young players crucial experience, like Pettijohn, but one player who may need to play more right away is Bo Jackson.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Another player to watch on this offense is first-round rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden, who has a chance to make an impact right away as Jayden Reed battles a foot injury.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Thanks to many hair- and scalp-care innovations, the best ingredients for hair growth products are a feasible means to achieving thicker, longer tresses right at home.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Trump was right again in concluding that the Federal Reserve has been too late in responding to the deterioration of the job market.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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You’ll be tempted to revel in the earrings’ drop silhouette and chunky nature, which is a trend that comes straight off fall 2025 runways and onto your earlobes.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Aug. 2025
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At 6-foot-6, 235 pounds, Schimberg is straight off the D-I tight end assembly line with a blend of size, speed and toughness that has schools like Cal, Minnesota, Kansas, San Diego State and CSU looking to lure him to their campus.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20off. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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