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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
Dog owners experienced a slower decline in both immediate and delayed memory recall.
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Helen Carefoot, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
That has the corresponding impact of lowering the immediate hit.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 29 July 2025
The clip was met with an immediate response on X, with observers making fun of the spelling mistake.
—Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 29 July 2025
In a broader context, Congress does not have the immediate oversight power on the overall issue.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 29 July 2025
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Helen Carefoot, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
That has the corresponding impact of lowering the immediate hit.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 29 July 2025
The clip was met with an immediate response on X, with observers making fun of the spelling mistake.
—Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 29 July 2025
In a broader context, Congress does not have the immediate oversight power on the overall issue.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediate
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As Figma went public this week to much fanfare—and an almost instantaneous 250% stock pop—quite a few folks from Silicon Valley made money.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
2 Aug. 2025
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Unlike conventional cross-border bank transfers that can take several days and incur steep processing fees, stablecoin transactions are nearly instantaneous and substantially cheaper, experts pointed out.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Free Press staff will continue to cover news across the metro Detroit region, and the state, from their primary newsroom on Woodward Ave.—
MICHIGAN BUSINESS,
Freep.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The maps, mostly in gilded frames, are fascinating in their own right, though visitors also see how these primary objects evolved into the maps used by more-familiar explorers like Zebulon Pike and Lewis and Clarke.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
4 Aug. 2025
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The decision comes against the backdrop of threats by Trump to target Russian oil exports by putting secondary tariffs on buyers of its supplies unless there is a swift ceasefire in the war in Ukraine.—
Nayla Razzouk,
Fortune,
2 Aug. 2025
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Liverpool are not inclined to bid again after the swift rebuttal to their first offer but remain interested in the 25-year-old striker.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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The next nearest disturbance is swirling in a familiar place — near the northeast coast of Florida.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
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Signs are pointing in the direction of a near future in which Medicare beneficiaries will have at least some access to weight loss drugs.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The Practical Application Start by auditing your current chases across all areas of your life.—
Mike Cangi,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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One path—the one Israel is now on—will lead the country toward the erosion of its current peace treaties with Egypt and Jordan, the deepening of internal polarization, and international isolation.—
Ami Ayalon,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Aug. 2025
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Last night in front of a crowd of more than 53,000 fans, Punk defeated Gunther in an instant classic Punk in the show’s headlining match only to have his magical moment spoiled by a returning Rollins.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Create a new account with the DraftKings promo code to get an instant $150 bonus offer for Saturday's MLB games and more.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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And on especially hot days, make sure your container gardens aren’t sitting in the direct sun.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Aug. 2025
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Officers will help with traffic flow and direct vehicles during morning dropoff and afternoon pickup at Catawba Ridge High, Fort Mill Middle and Fort Mill, River Trail and Riverview Elementary schools.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Aug. 2025
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Catcher Dillon Dingler followed with a base hit to center to bring home two runs, the kind of timely execution the Tigers have seen so much of this year.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Industry analysts hailed the initiative as a timely jolt to the system of old-guard cronyism in Japan’s entertainment industry, which is nonetheless drawing growing global interest thanks to the worldwide popularity of Japanese stories and anime.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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“Immediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediate. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.
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