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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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Tuesday, four of Boston’s five homers came against Francis’ two primary offerings.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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In response, the US has tried to disrupt the Houthis’ capabilities by going after their primary weapons, and by destroying maritime drones and underwater drones.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
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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But investors are bracing for further pain in the near future, carefully choosing equities to withstand the volatility that could spell a wider range of potential outcomes for the overall market.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Business Minister Jonathan Reynolds is reportedly set to visit China in the near future, and will be reviving the two countries’ joint Economic and Trade Commission.—
Ned Temko,
Christian Science Monitor,
17 Apr. 2025
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But the report cautioned that the positive results could change if current economic volatility leads to a deterioration of the jobs market.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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While the English top flight stands out globally for its elite level of football, the choice of listening material among its current managers is much more middle of the road, with Coldplay the band most cited during our writers’ research.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Now, kids come out of college and want an instant return.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
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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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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Other prominent Democrats and former officials in the Biden administration have also faced direct threats and actions from the Trump administration.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
29 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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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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“Immediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediate. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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