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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
Texas Tech star quarterback Brendan Sorsby is taking an immediate leave of absence from the Red Raiders team, the university announced, according to the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, ESPN and Penn Live.
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Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
There was no immediate comment from Netanyahu’s office or the attorney general’s office.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Boutlier, meanwhile, swatches the immediate surroundings.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Clancy is candid that No Labels isn’t expecting immediate legislative action.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
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Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
There was no immediate comment from Netanyahu’s office or the attorney general’s office.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Boutlier, meanwhile, swatches the immediate surroundings.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Clancy is candid that No Labels isn’t expecting immediate legislative action.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediate
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On an induction stove, the process is instantaneous.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
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And the effects are instantaneous.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Opponents hope to block the map from taking effect before congressional primary elections in August.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The primary election will be June 30.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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News of the troop withdrawal drew swift condemnation from Democrats in Congress and members of a hawkish Washington think tank.—
Ben Finley,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Just as important, the swift and decisive actions of our officers ensured the situation was brought under control safely, and the suspect was taken into custody without further incident.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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While the vote outcome is negative for the near-term regulatory path, the debate is nuanced, said Barclays analyst James Gordon.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Given the Fed's current hold, a sudden drop seems unlikely in the near term, but it's never guaranteed.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Today, Sodebo’s current time is almost half that, yet there is more to be shaved off the record, which might even come down to as little as 30 days.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Silver coins are more liquid than bars because of their instant recognition from a government mint, as long as the condition of the coins is good.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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The charges, filed with the National Labor Relations Board, stem from the layoff or termination of all workers in the instant charge and group sales and subscription departments, the union said.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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But as online marketplaces widen their delivery network across the country and social media marketing levels the playing field, direct-to-consumer, or D2C, brands are on the rise in India, according to experts.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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And even direct calls were becoming indirect.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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In that order, Judge Susan van Keulen said government lawyers confirmed the USCIS has a duty to issue a timely decision on an application — and also that the holds are indefinite, two contradictory arguments.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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This policy ensures the safety of all guests and the timely operation of our voyages.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Immediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediate. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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