as in promptly
without delay
if we don't leave immediately, we'll be late for the concert
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Recent Examples of immediately
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
The development doesn’t immediately scream ‘adapt this’ and the structure is complicated.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
Tibbetts looked confused by the ejection and didn’t leave the court immediately, appearing to ask another official, Tim Greene, what happened.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
The conditions of those injured were not immediately clear Saturday.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
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Adverb
Keep the bathroom clutter-free by tucking away grooming tools and power cords immediately after use.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
The development doesn’t immediately scream ‘adapt this’ and the structure is complicated.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
Tibbetts looked confused by the ejection and didn’t leave the court immediately, appearing to ask another official, Tim Greene, what happened.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
The conditions of those injured were not immediately clear Saturday.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediately
Adverb
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Trump received a hero’s welcome by the Knesset — as well as being briefly heckled by a left-wing member, who was promptly escorted out — after brokering a ceasefire that raised hopes for lasting peace in the region.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Local authorities arrived promptly and assisted the brothers in taking shelter from the rain.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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According to the Mexico City Secretariat of Public Safety, Dorcaz was shot in the neck while attempting to exit a road and died instantly at the scene, TMZ reports.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
11 Oct. 2025
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The suede instantly gives the sneakers a more sleek look.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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It was originally intended to protect electricity ratepayers from having to shoulder the costs of data centers in their communities, but now simply authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to study whether the cost-shift is happening.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Click on any of the images or links to order now and check out the entire collection.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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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.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Immediately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediately. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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