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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
Fire and Rescue officials provided immediate on-scene care for the victim, who was then transported to a local hospital for further treatment.
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Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
But the Red Carpet Ready Vitamin C Peel truly does give you an immediate glow.
—Kayla Greaves, Essence, 23 June 2025
Trump won immediate praise from Republicans in Congress.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
The arrests sparked immediate backlash, with demonstrators converging outside federal buildings, blocking freeways, and in some cases clashing with police.
—Nik Popli, Time, 11 June 2025
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Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
But the Red Carpet Ready Vitamin C Peel truly does give you an immediate glow.
—Kayla Greaves, Essence, 23 June 2025
Trump won immediate praise from Republicans in Congress.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
The arrests sparked immediate backlash, with demonstrators converging outside federal buildings, blocking freeways, and in some cases clashing with police.
—Nik Popli, Time, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediate
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Prompting Instantaneous Decision Moments AI is collapsing linear customer journeys into instantaneous decision moments, often before a user even signals intent.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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While the cast — which also includes Jon Hamm, Ali Larter, Jacob Lofland, Michelle Randolph, and Demi Moore — barely had a chance to get to know one another before filming started, Thornton insisted the chemistry was instantaneous.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
15 June 2025
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The major-party candidates in the race for governor are already set; neither faced a serious primary challenge.—
Margaret Barthel,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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They will be required to start recording the boxes on the first day absentee ballots are issued for an election or primary and continue recording until the town clerk retrieves the last ballots.—
Gabby DeBenedictis,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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First responders successfully completed 19 swift water rescues, according to Morrisey.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2025
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The series’ breakout success last year earned it a swift second-season renewal, with production already underway.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
15 June 2025
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This is how Bailey became a learn-on-the-job type, with a near religious reverence for performing, if not the formal higher education of many with whom he’s shared the stage.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
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And the ever-present potential of an injury means that the logjam could clear itself in the near future.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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Its current placement suggests that the smash will continue to find space on the Hot 100 for several more weeks.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Log in Offer for The Athletic subscription; current subscribers not eligible.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Customers anticipate instant credit decisions, approvals and onboarding, leaving little room for manual checks or lengthy reviews.—
Dimitar Dimitrov,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Buckle up Hearts & Victory - but don’t expect instant success.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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But Tamra has never taken a hit like this – until hostilities with Iran erupted into direct strikes between the two countries this week.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
16 June 2025
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For years, Putin claimed that direct talks with Ukraine were impossible because President Volodymyr Zelensky’s government was illegitimate and, more important, Ukraine wasn’t a real country—merely a proxy for the American imperial project.—
Andrew Ryvkin,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2025
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Insurers vow timely decisions The health insurers vowed changes will bring faster access for patients and fewer challenges, according to a statement shared by America's Health Insurance Plans, a trade group.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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For example, their direct reports may be unable to do tasks and projects as well or as timely as their bosses can, which puts my clients in a bigger bind.—
Liz Guthridge,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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“Immediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediate. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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