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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
Young’s beyond-the-pale comment sparked immediate backlash from the cast and she was eventually let go from the show.
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Quispe López, Them., 6 Nov. 2025
His own mother had stayed home, and among their immediate friends, neighbors, and peers, this was the normal arrangement.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Episode 2 begins with the immediate fallout of Joe's death; Zoë suspects foul play and vows to hunt down his killer.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
The remark drew immediate outrage from Jewish organizations.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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Quispe López, Them., 6 Nov. 2025
His own mother had stayed home, and among their immediate friends, neighbors, and peers, this was the normal arrangement.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Episode 2 begins with the immediate fallout of Joe's death; Zoë suspects foul play and vows to hunt down his killer.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
The remark drew immediate outrage from Jewish organizations.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for immediate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediate
Adjective
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The effect was almost instantaneous, like turning a key in a lock.—
Sean Williams,
Outside,
27 Oct. 2025
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Sea-Intelligence modeled the European import surge under different scenarios, ranging from an instantaneous switch back to the Suez by all shipping lines, to a more gradual phase-in over two, four or six weeks.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This discount shall apply only to the primary residence of the user and shall not apply to separate irrigation meters.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Last season’s Most Improved Player was the primary defender on Dončić, who was held to 22 points on 7-of-17 shooting from the field in 27 minutes.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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But their party went into swift decline during the Cold War that began in the late 1940s and barely exists today.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The campaign began with an air offensive in January 1991, followed by a swift ground assault that expelled Iraqi forces within 100 hours.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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These particles emerge from a coronal mass ejection or a solar flare that bursts out from our nearest star.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Queen Letizia’s wardrobe selections for the state gala dinner on Tuesday night was a near-exact replica of the Spanish royal’s attire for the state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in April 2024, during the Spanish royals‘ state visit to the country.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Taichito’s current location is unknown.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Soon, Wegovy and Zepbound will be sold on a new website—dubbed TrumpRx—for only about $250 a month, a fraction of their current retail price of more than $1,000.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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Save as a collection on MyRecipes Made with everyone's favorite seasonal vegetables and flavors, these dishes are guaranteed to be an instant hit at Thanksgiving dinner.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Maximum Strength Mucinex Fast-Max Kickstart Severe Cold & Flu (All-in-One) in menthol flavor delivers powerful, multi-symptom relief and an instant cooling sensation in just one four-hour dose.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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For years, fashion companies like Ralph Lauren pulled their products from Macy’s stores to sell more of their products direct to consumers online and at their own stores.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The league then sends out direct notification letters to players, giving them the specific details of the fine and instructions on how to appeal.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Those timely adjustments can compound into more consistent performance and fewer rewrites over the course of a week.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
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These approaches maintain goodwill while encouraging a timely departure.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Immediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediate. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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