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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
The Athletic can confirm that inspectors from La Liga’s stadium supervision committee visited the Camp Nou last Tuesday, but no immediate conclusions were shared.
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
Ways to stay safe during a flood according to the NWS
For either residents or campers of flood-prone, low-lying areas, take immediate action and seek higher ground.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025
In New Mexico and eastern Arizona — areas currently suffering from prolonged drought— the rainfall could bring immediate relief.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
While Israelis were still grappling with the immediate on-the-ground trauma and aftermath of Oct. 7, the global Jewish community was once again confronted with the weight of historical trauma.
—Daniel Balva, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
Ways to stay safe during a flood according to the NWS
For either residents or campers of flood-prone, low-lying areas, take immediate action and seek higher ground.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025
In New Mexico and eastern Arizona — areas currently suffering from prolonged drought— the rainfall could bring immediate relief.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
While Israelis were still grappling with the immediate on-the-ground trauma and aftermath of Oct. 7, the global Jewish community was once again confronted with the weight of historical trauma.
—Daniel Balva, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediate
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What would The Canterbury Tales be if the pilgrimage from the Tabard Inn to the Shrine of Thomas Becket were instantaneous?—
Emil Steiner,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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For one thing, events such as the Locarno fest’s Aug. 8 presentation of its Leopard Club career achievement award to Emma Thompson, draw far more coverage and generate more buzz in the age of instantaneous online media.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
11 Aug. 2025
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Bates believes judges, after hearing from attorneys on both sides, should be responsible for these decisions, rather than DJS acting as the primary gatekeeper.—
Keith Daniels,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Aug. 2025
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This time the logo appeared as part of a broader Leidos sponsorship on Bubba Wallace’s Toyota, giving the Space Force visibility within a partnership rather than as the primary branding.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Immediate Market Impact: Crypto Flash Crash Wipes $100 Billion The crypto market's reaction has been swift and brutal.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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But in June, a divided Supreme Court allowed the administration to allow the swift removal of immigrants to countries other than their homelands and with minimal notice.—
Juan A. Lozano,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
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Hopefully, the Fever will have some good news to share about Clark in the near future.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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While this is a snapshot of how things are expected to look in the future, a one month outlook and subsequent weeks’ and days’ forecast will give a better look at what to expect as the date grows near, according to the National Weather Service.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Aug. 2025
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The runoff is scheduled for October 19, marking an unprecedented moment in Bolivia's electoral history since adopting its current constitution in 2009.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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The shares would be sold by current and former employees to investors including SoftBank, Dragoneer Investment Group and Thrive Capital, according to a source.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
18 Aug. 2025
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No more fiddling with alignment, charging is instant and reliable.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Stock the fridge, because your unexpected guests could turn into an instant party.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Aug. 2025
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Product decisions are guided by customer needs, but there is no direct customer control over individual features.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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That shift saves time and makes decision-making more direct.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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This makes small, timely responses often land more powerfully than long speeches.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Welcome to Sliders, a weekly in-season MLB column that focuses on both the timely and timeless elements of the game.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Immediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediate. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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