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as in immediate
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
her first novel was a straightaway success
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as in linear
free from irregularities or digressions in course
the doomed ship was headed on a straightaway course in the path of the iceberg
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as in immediately
without delay
he got to the hospital, and straightaway he was admitted and given intravenous fluids
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Recent Examples of straightaway
Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 31 July 2024
Photo : Michael Van Runkle Participants learn the track’s optimal racing line, a balance of long arcing curves and as much straightaway as possible for accelerating to top speed.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2024
Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 16 July 2018
Leaders of big corporations are confident people; they are used to making decisions quickly and implementing them straightaway.
—Christopher Chabris and Matthew Brown, WSJ, 25 Apr. 2018
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Roach, the Broncos’ affable defensive lineman, is a reminder that the path in the NFL is not straightaway but more like the Million Dollar Highway near Ouray.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 31 July 2024
Photo : Michael Van Runkle Participants learn the track’s optimal racing line, a balance of long arcing curves and as much straightaway as possible for accelerating to top speed.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2024
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The idea was to design algorithms that would recognize interesting phenomena encountered in the rover's surroundings during traverses and either notify the science team on Earth asking for instructions or examine those phenomena straightaway.
—Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 16 July 2018
Leaders of big corporations are confident people; they are used to making decisions quickly and implementing them straightaway.
—Christopher Chabris and Matthew Brown, WSJ, 25 Apr. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightaway
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In the United States alone, it’s estimated nearly 260 million Americans will be overweight or obese by 2050 unless policy makers take immediate action.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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The leader of the opposition parties, Rahul Gandhi, demanded the immediate arrest of Adani.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The company reported in August that its operating income from its linear networks fell 6% to $966 million in its third fiscal quarter, from $1 billion in the same quarter in 2023.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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People — especially young folks — are getting less of their news and political information through linear television networks and more of it via digital outlets including social media and podcasts.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Spartans opened up with two passing touchdowns for a 14-0 lead to immediately put the Mountain West conference leaders on edge.Andrew Hartley, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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And suddenly, Saric transformed into Jokic, in one sense, anyway: his exit from the game immediately resulted in disaster.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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This means, according to Benjamin, the transcription process should be nigh instantaneous.Steven Aquino, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Former President Trump drew near instantaneous pushback from establishment Republicans for pressing GOP lawmakers to take a hard line on shutting down the government.Andrew Solender, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024
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The second measure would require certain health care providers to spend 98% of revenues from the discount prescription drug program on direct patient care.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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And that’s put him on a direct collision course with some of the 80,000 scientists, researchers, doctors and other officials who work for the Department of Health and Human Services, especially with President-elect Donald Trump tapping him to head the agency.Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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The authority’s chairman, Janno Lieber, promised that the contract to begin the tunneling work for the extension of the Second Avenue Subway into East Harlem would be issued promptly.Nolan Hicks, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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The new regulations require district staff members to explain the process to file Title IX complaints or promptly contact complainants to discuss supportive measures like counseling or schedule changes.Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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He's already played a key role in the team remaining unbeaten, and has been an instant success for the Chiefs.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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This is not to say Gen Z refuses to use instant communication, of course.Zaheer Dodhia, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Unlike straight watchmaking, which imposes technical restrictions, anything goes with metiers d’art.Carol Besler, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Vikings offense slowed to a crawl the following week against the Jets in London, but the team managed a fifth straight victory despite an ordinary performance by Darnold.Steve Silverman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Straightaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightaway. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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