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as in instantaneous
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
felt immediate relief after taking the painkiller
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as in swift
done, carried out, or given without delay
immediate treatment saved the victim of the massive heart attack
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as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance
for the victims of the terrorist attack, the incident is as immediate as yesterday's news
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as in current
existing or in progress right now
we need to solve the immediate problems before working on the more long-term ones
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Recent Examples of immediate
Smith was drafted by the 49ers with the seventh pick out of Missouri in 2011 and made an immediate impact on the team, helping San Francisco snap a playoff drought and reach the NFC title game his first three seasons with one trip to a Super Bowl.
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CBS News, 16 June 2026
Beyond immediate depuffing and hydration, the formula targets deeper recovery.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
But now, the immediate challenge facing Warsh looks a bit less daunting.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
When the videos of her art began circulating online, the reactions were immediate.
—Nia Dumas, NPR, 16 June 2026
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CBS News, 16 June 2026
Beyond immediate depuffing and hydration, the formula targets deeper recovery.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
But now, the immediate challenge facing Warsh looks a bit less daunting.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
When the videos of her art began circulating online, the reactions were immediate.
—Nia Dumas, NPR, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediate
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With the craft's communications failing within the first two hours, the submersible imploded upon descent, resulting in their instantaneous deaths.—
Dan Snierson,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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Speaking of which, when news broke Friday that much of the team’s equipment had been stolen, there was a nearly instantaneous social media ridiculing of the city.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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National Institutes of Health announced that the agency, along with researchers from the University of Florida, would begin clinical trials on mitragynine, the primary psychoactive compound in kratom, to evaluate its potential as a treatment for opioid use disorder.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Furthermore, buildings must now identify backup service providers to ensure repairs can be made even if primary companies are unavailable or out of business.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Social media reactions were swift to spot the similarities to the classic skate shoe.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
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The night was packed with finishes, including Murtazali Magomedov's rare twister submission and Levan Chokheli's swift TKO.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The stock market's near record highs, swelling 401(k)s and other retirement account balances.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The nearest air quality monitor to the fires indicates that the worst pollution was detected on June 17 and has fluctuated in the following days depending on wind direction, weather and emergency workers’ efforts to contain the blazes.—
Allison Beck
June 19,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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Under the current law, judges must presume mental illness was a factor if a defendant with a legitimate diagnosis seeks diversion.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The Islamic Republic of Iran will maintain the current status quo of its nuclear program, and the United States of America will not impose any new sanctions and will not deploy additional forces in the region.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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In today’s world of instant answers at your fingertips, patience is hard.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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On Wall Street, stocks of companies with big fuel bills were instant winners.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The placebo effect occurs when someone experiences symptom improvement after taking a pill or receiving a treatment with no direct medical or biological effect on the condition being treated.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Locals believe this was once a troll, frozen in stone after being hit with direct sunlight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Last week, officials with the California’s Fair Political Practices Commission determined that 36 donations that Newsom solicited to the California Fire Foundation weren’t reported in a timely fashion and fined him $31,500.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Constraints curb the capital investments necessary for the timely reparation of outdated systems and crumbling infrastructure within the state’s current funding regime.—
Dr. Andraé Townsel,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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“Immediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediate. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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