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
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Upon arrival, medical personnel immediately started CPR.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Swift’s representative did not immediately respond to CNN’s request for comment.
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Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Another army official didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
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Instead of traveling immediately after the wedding, some couples delay their honeymoon for a few months to a year to give themselves extra time to save.
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Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Upon arrival, medical personnel immediately started CPR.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Swift’s representative did not immediately respond to CNN’s request for comment.
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Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Another army official didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediately
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Lord in heaven knows this show loves introducing a bunch of new characters and promptly scattering them all over the board.
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That’s because Bores sponsored a state bill, known as the RAISE Act, that requires major AI companies to be transparent about their safety protocols and promptly report safety incidents.
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Norma was instantly suspicious.
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With its geometric design, this three-piece quilt set instantly adds a polished touch to your bedding.
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Even with data center experts and how common the trade has become now, the average hospital data center may take anywhere from two to five years.
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For now, the scientists and community advocates only have the money to test for copper, lead and arsenic, Ornelas Van Horne said.
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
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“Immediately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediately. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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