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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
Verhoeven's protest is the immediate story, though overturning a result on a stoppage-timing dispute is historically a steep climb.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
His death was ruled a homicide, and no immediate arrests took place.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
By contrast, White’s letter to the White House this week seemed to have an immediate effect.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 14 May 2026
Fortunately, the immediate effects of alcohol on the immune system don’t last long.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
His death was ruled a homicide, and no immediate arrests took place.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
By contrast, White’s letter to the White House this week seemed to have an immediate effect.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 14 May 2026
Fortunately, the immediate effects of alcohol on the immune system don’t last long.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediate
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Stranger Things debuted to instantaneous success on the streaming platform in 2016, concluding its five-season run last New Year’s Eve.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
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Whether one lead or ten thousand arrive at once, the response is instantaneous.—
Arnold Sotelo,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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California’s June 2nd primary election is just around the corner.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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In the primary suite, a vaulted ceiling with a skylight let's in even more Southern California sunshine.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Martin drew swift backlash for releasing the report not fully completed and looking in disarray.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
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The ruling now adds new complications to a parallel legal fight before Xinis, where the administration is seeking to dissolve her injunction blocking Abrego Garcia’s swift deportation if he is released from custody.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
22 May 2026
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Gang intervention workers have been credited by city officials as one of the factors behind significant reductions in violent crime in recent years, with homicides and shootings both falling to near-historic lows.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Multiple investigations at the state and local level are underway to unravel the full cause of the near disaster.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Problems pile up The LCS was envisioned as a key component of US naval power in areas dominating current headlines, like the Persian Gulf, where the US and Israel are at war with Iran, and the South China Sea, where the US and its allies are defending freedom of navigation.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Roy Keane has been taking pot shots at current skipper Bruno Fernandes.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Build a budget-friendly DIY fire pit that is portable and inexpensive to add instant warmth to a cozy outdoor space.—
Jenny Hughes,
The Spruce,
25 May 2026
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Whether used by a doctor in a major city hospital, a health worker in an isolated rural village, or a patient running a self-test at the kitchen table, this technology aims to make highly accurate, early disease detection universal, instant, and accessible worldwide.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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There’s a sense internally that Wirtz’s adaptation to English football was made tougher by his arrival at a time when the Premier League was becoming more physical, more direct and more about set-plays.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Its own members also would have more direct supervision from the Oakland City Council, undermining a key aspect of its independence.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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That message feels especially timely.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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This suggests that we are deeply impacted by our local environment and driven to seek water above all else – a timely reminder, as global water resources today face severe risks, with four billion people experiencing scarcity for at least one month each year.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
24 May 2026
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“Immediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediate. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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