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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
There are no immediate plans for a service, but Florida Atlantic University’s Theatre Lab is dedicating its 2026 Owl New Play Festival, through April 26, to his memory.
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Bill Hirschman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
There's no immediate word on where the Pride march will take place in 2026.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The immediate focus is on two states — one led by Republicans, the other by Democrats.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Whatever arises will require your immediate attention.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
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Bill Hirschman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
There's no immediate word on where the Pride march will take place in 2026.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The immediate focus is on two states — one led by Republicans, the other by Democrats.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Whatever arises will require your immediate attention.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for immediate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediate
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By all accounts, virality is violent for its subjects, and building a sustainable career from sudden celebrity is a formidable task; any sensible person would be wise to distrust such an instantaneous anointing.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Not only has Martone’s impact been instantaneous, but there’s also every reason to be wildly excited about the 19-year-old’s future.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Persian is the primary language of Iran.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms are spread across the house, including the primary bedroom suite.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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These swift moves from Magyar reflect his promise to sweep away the corruption, cronyism and Kremlin allyship that European officials and watchdogs say plagued Orbán's Hungary.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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International leaders have encouraged a departure from conflict in the region and a swift solution for the strait’s reopening.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2026
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The company is likely to raise several estimates linked to its financial outlook in the near and medium term — a scenario that would also drive up shares, according to Morgan Stanley.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
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It’s set in the near future (or, possibly, the hereafter), when eternal life has become a real possibility.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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The program grew slowly under the Biden administration, reaching about 3 million clients, before the current round of disruptions began.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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This limitation is partly linked to weaker language guidance in current architectures, though larger vision-language-action models may help address this issue in future work.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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Spray dry toilet paper with cleansing, soothing and refreshing Pristine to create an instant wet wipe that is actually flushable and safe for your sewer and septic systems.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Their furry animal characters (Fleegle, Bingo, Drooper and Snorky), members of a rock band, were an instant hit on the Saturday morning show, which ran from 1968-70 (and in reruns since then).—
Andy Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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Mediators are pushing for a compromise on three main sticking points that derailed direct talks last weekend — Iran’s nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for wartime damages, according to a regional official involved in the mediation efforts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The documents, however, do not provide any direct evidence of criminal wrongdoing.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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His timely return can ease the playmaking pressure on Luke Kennard, who filled in admirably in an emergency stretch with 31 assists in four games, and help handle the load next to James.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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In the timely space spoof, the four Artemis 2 astronauts, portrayed by Colman Domingo, Mikey Day, Marcello Hernández, and Sarah Sherman offer an update on their moon mission at Day 9.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Immediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediate. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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