as in immediately
without delay
you need to have this fixed right away
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Recent Examples of right away
The temptation to start him right away is understandable: The Knicks’ defense has collapsed in his absence.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2025
Despite scoring regulatory approval, Google isn't releasing the feature in the US right away.
—Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2025
Don’t wash the eggs but make sure the eggs are being laid right in the nest box, collect them at least every 24 to 36 hours, and refrigerate them right away.
—Jia H. Jung, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Anyone who develops symptoms of listeria infection should get medical care right away.
—Katherine Dillinger, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2025
Despite scoring regulatory approval, Google isn't releasing the feature in the US right away.
—Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2025
Don’t wash the eggs but make sure the eggs are being laid right in the nest box, collect them at least every 24 to 36 hours, and refrigerate them right away.
—Jia H. Jung, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Anyone who develops symptoms of listeria infection should get medical care right away.
—Katherine Dillinger, CNN, 21 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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Having just released its last album in January 2024 and then immediately touring through late May, the new album comes just nine months after the band began writing it.—
Josh Chesler,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Hackman took them to a shelter where they were promptly named after the actor and his costar Keanu Reeves, according to The Baltimore Sun.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ensure that all firmware and security updates are installed promptly to close potential security gaps.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
28 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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Her fellow inmates are similarly situated, the whole scenario instantly recognizable.—
Sam Worley,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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With digital audits, manufacturers spot patterns instantly—like recurring defects from a specific shift or machine—and take immediate corrective action.—
Jerry Dolinsky,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Co-producer Jacob Tell says that the upcoming concert and auction will directly support music industry workers affected by the Los Angeles wildfires with grants for housing, medical bills, groceries and other living essentials.—
Andrea Zarczynski,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The oil and gas industry alone directly and indirectly supports 1.4 million Texas jobs.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 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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Ring did recently upgrade two of its existing cameras (the Floodlight Cam Wired Pro and the Spotlight Cam Pro) to support 2K video via a software update, but this is the first time a Ring cam is debuting with the higher resolution right out of the box.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Here’s How to Deal Get more of SELF's great service journalism delivered right to your inbox.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
24 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The British supermodel later popped up on the front row at Dolce & Gabbana, where designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana opened the doors of their HQ and had models walk straight off the runway out onto a makeshift catwalk on the street.—
Scarlett Conlon,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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Julianne Hough kicked things off in an elegant light beige ethereal look straight off the Christian Dior spring 2025 runway.—
Leanne Italie,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20away. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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