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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
While this action may have appeared unusual to outsiders who are accustomed to immediate access to basic goods and services, this show of resilience and care—not to mention incredible physical and logistical coordination—was not a surprise to many.
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
The immediate posting of these jobs has infuriated employees who took the deferred resignation offer out of fear that their positions would be eliminated.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 3 May 2025
The movie has great reviews and immediate thumbs-up from fans.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 May 2025
Even so, the Danish study provides a valuable but limited snapshot that challenges some narratives of immediate, widespread labor market transformation from generative AI.
—ArsTechnica, 1 May 2025
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
The immediate posting of these jobs has infuriated employees who took the deferred resignation offer out of fear that their positions would be eliminated.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 3 May 2025
The movie has great reviews and immediate thumbs-up from fans.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 May 2025
Even so, the Danish study provides a valuable but limited snapshot that challenges some narratives of immediate, widespread labor market transformation from generative AI.
—ArsTechnica, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediate
Adjective
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The Penzance Musical, opening tonight on Broadway at the Todd Haimes Theatre, but for the rest of us the delight is pretty much instantaneous.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
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But its adoption isn’t instantaneous, giving us time to adapt and find ways to balance innovation with workforce stability.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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It's led by a 200-megapixel primary camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide, with a 12-megapixel selfie camera.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
13 May 2025
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Arriving first responders conducted a primary assessment of the scene and learned that two people were trapped in a Toyota Corolla, officials said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
13 May 2025
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But after a swift recovery, Camille is struck by an inexplicable pain that gradually takes hold of him, threatening his dreams of greatness.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 May 2025
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Having a solo focus on Daniel Richter’s new paintings has elicited a very positive response, reflected in collectors’ swift decisions to buy.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The best course of action is to drive towards the nearest shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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And there will be grander celebrations in the near future, with Longoria expected to be inducted into the Rays Hall of Fame and have his No. 3 retired, possibly as soon as next season.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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Premium economy updates Premium Plus seats on the 787-9s will feature privacy dividers and wireless charging, an update from the current premium economy configuration across United's fleet.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Speak to employees to understand their needs, and ensure your current coverage isn't prohibitive to certain groups, like LGBTQ+ individuals or single parents.—
Cynthia McEwen,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Hill’s apprehension dissolved when Wooden not only picked up as Hill spoke his name on the answering machine but also asked him to visit, leading to an instant reconnection.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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Coleman instant tent with 1-minute setup: $225 The Coleman instant tent can be set up in just a minute with just a couple of poles.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
10 May 2025
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Putin proposed direct talks after European powers demanded a 30-day ceasefire, threatening massive new sanctions on Moscow.—
Tom Balmforth,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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These are writers who already enjoy considerable levels of professional success and are using Substack to experiment with new styles, build direct connections with their readers, or make a few bucks selling premium-tier subscriptions to their biggest fans.—
Peter C. Baker,
New Yorker,
11 May 2025
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As is often the case with Iranian matters, the reality behind this timely controversy is multifaceted and complex.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Though almost eerily timely, the political topicality of the exhibition was not deliberate, as the show was a year-and-a-half in the planning.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
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“Immediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediate. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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