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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 Trump administration has made a new emergency request of the U.S. Supreme Court seeking an immediate stay of a nationwide injunction blocking the ban on openly transgender military service members.
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Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2025
Arguably, its biggest and most immediate problem is that electric-vehicle fans in America, who tend to lean left politically, do not want to buy Musk’s cars anymore.
—Patrick George, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2025
This is just a small sampling of my immediate world, the hyperlocal consequences of warmth over one year.
—Mike Tidwell, Baltimore Sun, 23 Apr. 2025
These actions often yield more immediate results than waiting for a chance to elect a new president.
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—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2025
Arguably, its biggest and most immediate problem is that electric-vehicle fans in America, who tend to lean left politically, do not want to buy Musk’s cars anymore.
—Patrick George, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2025
This is just a small sampling of my immediate world, the hyperlocal consequences of warmth over one year.
—Mike Tidwell, Baltimore Sun, 23 Apr. 2025
These actions often yield more immediate results than waiting for a chance to elect a new president.
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—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediate
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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
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Lawmakers passed a new law this year that will make firing squads the state's primary method of execution, starting next year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Testers considered performance across four primary categories: efficacy, texture and experience, fragrance, and packaging.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
30 Apr. 2025
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The truth is no one should be surprised by the swift start.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Trump's March executive order overhauling how U.S. elections are run prompted swift lawsuits from the League of United Latin American Citizens, the League of Women Voters Education Fund, the Democratic National Committee and others, who called it unconstitutional.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Apr. 2025
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Financière Agache has a near 8% shareholding in Louis Hachette (and 9.6% of voting rights) and is ultimately owned by LVMH’s boss, Bernard Arnault, and his family.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The Boston Red Sox will be without Masataka Yoshida for the near future.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Its forecast for sales of $159 billion to $164 billion during the current quarter (April-June) also surpassed analysts' estimates – a sign that Amazon is confident in its ability to navigate the shifting tariff situation.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Bojorquez has been good and is entering the final year of his current deal.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The new summer gouda selections from ALDI can be quickly sliced, plated, and paired with smoky pepper jelly and buttery crackers for an instant appetizer.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
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Venmo only gets revenue from specific products like Pay with Venmo at online checkout, Venmo debit cards, and instant transfers, but not from peer-to-peer payments.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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While Meta says it’s made progress in embedding AI across its apps — to support content recommendations, moderation, and ad targeting — the company’s focus will need to be on direct monetization.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
29 Apr. 2025
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Debates surrounding creative integrity aside, AI is known to be a major contributor to climate change, which many scientists say had a direct effect in worsening the recent rash of fires that destroyed many neighborhoods surrounding Los Angeles.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
29 Apr. 2025
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The fantasy, a timely rebuke to the despicable contempt of RFK Jr., is that neurodivergence makes you into a superhero.—
A.A. Dowd,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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That invisible hand can be seen at work, powered by modern-day tech like AI and machine learning, helping a merchant get timely finance to replenish their stock or provide convenience to a shopper while transacting on an e-commerce website.—
Bindesh Pandey,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Immediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediate. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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