as in immediately
without delay
you need to have this fixed right away
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Recent Examples of right away
Philadelphia got started right away against Phillips, scoring three runs in the first inning.
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Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Other steps include creating a greeting, enabling call recording (if your plan supports it), and setting business hours (which determines whether the system sends a customer to voicemail right away or routes the call).
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026
Add a stake or cage right away.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
But lower oil prices don't mean other costs will fall right away.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for right away
Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Other steps include creating a greeting, enabling call recording (if your plan supports it), and setting business hours (which determines whether the system sends a customer to voicemail right away or routes the call).
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026
Add a stake or cage right away.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
But lower oil prices don't mean other costs will fall right away.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for right away
Recent Examples of Synonyms for right away
Adverb
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The company, which aired the UFC event live in theaters, did not immediately respond to an inquiry from USA TODAY.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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White was arrested a few days later and charged with assault for allegedly slapping Kyng in February 2025 after Kyng urinated on himself, but charges related to the child's death were not immediately filed.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Adverb
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Lord in heaven knows this show loves introducing a bunch of new characters and promptly scattering them all over the board.—
Brian Grubb,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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That’s because Bores sponsored a state bill, known as the RAISE Act, that requires major AI companies to be transparent about their safety protocols and promptly report safety incidents.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Adverb
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The operation now includes livestock, educational programs and a network of volunteers helping sustain the nonprofit's work.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Labour has teetered on the edge of one for weeks after those disastrous local election results, and only Burnham’s inability to run before now seems to have delayed one.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Adverb
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So much so that when the Grammy winner’s Benito Antonio collection with the Spanish fast fashion label dropped three months later, its core pieces sold out instantly.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
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Swishables' crisp flavors neutralize bad breath instantly, giving you lasting confidence during close conversations, post-lunch meetings, dates and beyond.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
Adverb
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Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson just stopped Haiti's best opportunity to score all night, on a corner kick that found the head of Haiti's Ade and deflected backward on an angle directly into the goal.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Artists pay no fee to participate, and the full dollar from each sale goes directly to them.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Adverb
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The oldest and longest-running marine ecosystem monitoring program in the world is based right off the coast of Southern California.—
Rosanna Xia,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Located right off Washington Square Park, the boutique building pairs an intimate vibe with a 50-foot-wide footprint—much wider than typical Village townhouses—making room for expansive floor plans and oversized windows that flood the spaces with natural light.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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Mary Shelley also seems like the type of person who would fit right into the Widow’s Bay community.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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In May 2026, the 32 year old was named the ambassador for Calzedonia’s SS26 swimwear collection—right after Hailey Bieber broke the Internet with her own campaign for the label.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
Adverb
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Of course, as any Great British Bake-Off judge would tell you, the ultimate goal is a base that’s crisp all the way through, sturdy enough to lift straight off the plate with your hands.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 June 2026
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Just flat, straight off the head — header into the goal type of thing.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20away. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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