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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 primary
done or working without something else coming in between she is my immediate superior, so I report to her

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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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Recent Examples of immediate Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier are on immediate leave from their NBA teams, the league said Thursday in its first statement following news of their arrests. Dan Gallo, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025 But as of Wednesday, immediate answers on how that might affect Eastern Oregon's only commercial airport are in short supply. The Npr Network, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025 Despite these precautions, the suspects managed to remove the furniture without immediate detection. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025 One immediate concern could be the role of other federal agencies in getting projects done. David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for immediate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediate
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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
  • In this modern age of technology, complete with instantaneous ways to locate talent anywhere in the world, the Duke men’s basketball coach didn’t mine social media endlessly or scour websites in recruiting the player the Charlotte Hornets selected fourth overall in the NBA Draft in June.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
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  • Two guest bedrooms can be found downstairs, while four more upstairs bedrooms include a secluded primary retreat that comes with a fireplace, a dressing room, and dual baths.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
  • This corner room offered the perfect view to keep watch over Main Street and the primary north-south international highway.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
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  • His swift rise has led some to wonder if his progressive agenda represents the future direction of the Democratic Party, which faces declining approval ratings.
    Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
  • University President Ronald Daniels issued a statement expressing shock and concern over the attack, emphasizing the school’s commitment to student safety and gratitude for the swift police response.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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  • About a thousand jobs are expected to be cut this week, and another thousand in the near future, as a new management team reorganizes the company.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Someone has to dive for it — either you, a tablemate who is nearer, or a waiter.
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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  • Billups was arrested less than nine hours after Portland’s season-opening season-opening loss at home, a game notably attended by the team’s current owner and a financier in the process of buying the franchise.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
  • But current technologies like micro-LEDs hit a limit when pixels shrink below one micrometer.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
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  • Reese Witherspoon, Naomi Watts, Jennifer Lawrence, Sienna Miller, and more stars have been wearing outerwear that adds an instant elegant touch to outfits (even sweatpants).
    Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Since joining from abroad in August, Triantis has provided an instant impact, while Fitz is still looking to gain traction.
    Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
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  • All statements reflect our direct experience and verified documentation.
    Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Get up to 35% off sitewide right now on direct-to-consumer furniture and home decor brand Burrow, maker of one of our best couches of 2022, the super modular Arch Nomad model.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
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  • Additionally, Chairman Atkins noted that when requested in a timely manner, senior enforcement leadership will meet with defense counsel before making a recommendation to the Commission.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
  • But time is running out and many observers argue that the only practical way to hold timely elections is to keep the indirect election system.
    Omar S Mahmood, Time, 24 Oct. 2025

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“Immediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediate. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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