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
Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Employees who promote such violence on social media were immediately removed from service.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
The Frisco Independent School District and Anthony's attorney did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
—Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
If told to evacuate, do so immediately.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
Makade Romo entered and immediately scored on a 9-yard run to tie the score at 7-7 with 5 minutes 23 seconds left in the first quarter.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Employees who promote such violence on social media were immediately removed from service.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
The Frisco Independent School District and Anthony's attorney did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
—Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
If told to evacuate, do so immediately.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediately
Adverb
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The latest such example occurred in the first inning of the Mets’ 5-4 win over the Reds on Friday when Soto stole third base and then promptly scored on a sacrifice fly.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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McFarland, who co-founded the event with rapper Ja Rule, was promptly sued by investors and attendees in a $100 million class-action lawsuit.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Smith’s extended lunge was needed as Chapman’s throw barely beat Pages’ speed, but Smith instantly collapsed onto his side.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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The two instantly had a connection.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Additionally, 100% of the giant Colorado River basin is now in a drought.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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End 3rd Quarter Scott Starzyk's 49-yard field goal attempt off the left hash went wide left with 22 seconds left in the third quarter and the Razorbacks are in trouble now.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Espresso’s pricing model is tied directly to results.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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By 2019, Kirk expanded into electoral politics with Turning Point Action, a 501(c)(4) that allowed his network to directly campaign for Republicans.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Immediately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediately. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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