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
This particular apartment right off the park is a rental, listed for $20,000 a month, spiritually if not geographically quite a long way from Emhoff’s first Brooklyn home on Ocean Avenue.
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Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 15 Jan. 2025
The high-profile location is right off one of the area’s busiest intersections.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2025
The paint is made from non-toxic, biodegradable material and dusts right off clothing when dry.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 7 Jan. 2025
This coat has a water-repellent exterior, so snowflakes and raindrops roll right off.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 15 Jan. 2025
The high-profile location is right off one of the area’s busiest intersections.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2025
The paint is made from non-toxic, biodegradable material and dusts right off clothing when dry.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 7 Jan. 2025
This coat has a water-repellent exterior, so snowflakes and raindrops roll right off.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for right off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for right off
Adverb
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Musk didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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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
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 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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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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Bloom relayed the caveat that the AI judge is still in its infancy after just six-plus weeks of development, and it will only be used as a companion to human judges for now.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
21 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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Be realistic in knowing trust takes time and asking someone for a recommendation or introduction right away is not always the best next step.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The money is transferred between accounts within minutes and ready to spend right away.—
Boone Ashworth,
WIRED,
22 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 off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20off. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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