1
as in immediately
without delay
straightway, the decorator told us that the old couch had to go
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2
as in straight
in a direct line or course
disgusted by his coworker's offensive e-mail, he marched straightway to the boss's office to lodge a complaint
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightway
Adverb
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Representatives for Abbott's office did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment in the evening on when this would happen.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
3 Feb. 2025 -
An Amazon spokesperson didn’t immediately respond to CNBC for a request for comment.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, there's that asteroid that's headed straight for Austin — leaving the rest of the 126's lives in question as well.—
Patrick Gomez,
EW.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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All four were peering straight ahead, out of the picture.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
The New Yorker,
27 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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However, the alternatives didn’t sit right with her.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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At a moment when many Americans worry about what can go wrong with AI, Hoffman argues for what can go right.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
31 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
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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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Bowman Gray Stadium now has a new lighting system and a SAFER barrier, which will stay at Winston-Salem State University’s football stadium beyond this NASCAR race weekend.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2025
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The Spurs improved at the margins around him this summer, adding veterans Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes to aid a young core that now includes Stephon Castle, drafted fourth in June and protected in these talks with the Kings.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Since its inception five years ago, Cycle of Life has reached around 3,850 young people directly with its programs, according to Kensington Palace.—
Rachel Burchfield,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Self-Tape Home-Kits will be shipped directly from Casting Workbook’s Chicago warehouse, with Ship Bob covering the cross-country shipping costs to IAMA Theatre Company.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Straightway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightway. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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