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
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
That track record is why any power program with an opening immediately gets talked about as a potential landing spot for Riley.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
No further details were immediately released.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Did all the Luki members immediately like the idea of a film about or what was their reaction?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2025
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Adverb
The Nuggets became prone to operating with one-dimensional caution, hesitating to shoot open 3s, immediately looking to return the ball to Jokic in the post and subsequently telegraphing entry passes.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
That track record is why any power program with an opening immediately gets talked about as a potential landing spot for Riley.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
No further details were immediately released.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Did all the Luki members immediately like the idea of a film about or what was their reaction?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediately
Adverb
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The system helps promptly deliver the right air-fuel mixture, and your vehicle is ready to hit the road within seconds, even in cold temperatures.—
Jalen Williams,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Note at the post-merger Hollywood presser this past summer, Paramount Co-Chair Josh Greenstein emphasized that the goal for theatrical release was 15 titles a year promptly — no date was given– and the ultimate goal down the road is 20 movies annually.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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And then on Thursday, after most of the show had been written, a man collapsed in the Oval Office, generating an instantly meme-able photograph of the president staring into the camera, looking oblivious to efforts to revive the prone victim at stage left.—
Erik Adams,
The Atlantic,
9 Nov. 2025
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Hopper saw a 40% increase in air travelers, adding its Disruption Assistance feature – which allows users to instantly rebook if their flight is delayed or canceled, or get a refund – overnight following the DOT’s announcement.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Fallibility is written into our genetic code, and refereeing is basically a nightmare now for everyone involved.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Yet Tapestry—the parent company of Coach—said Gen Z now accounts for roughly 35% of its new customers, helping the brand beat Wall Street expectations and raise its full-year forecast.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Flyers should try to mitigate any headaches from delays and cancellations by avoiding booking flights with layovers, the non-profit US Public Interest Research Group says, and opt to make reservations directly with the airline rather than a third-party website.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Terry Mattingly,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Immediately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediately. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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