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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
This is the most immediate concern for analysts, who watched as oil prices jumped to a five-month high when markets opened in Asia on Monday morning, before falling back down with Brent crude sitting at approximately $79 per barrel.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 June 2025
Lower birth weights place babies at a greater risk of health problems, from immediate issues like low oxygen levels to long-term difficulties that range from metabolic to cognitive to neurodevelopment impairments, per the study.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 23 June 2025
By shifting production to U.S. facilities, GM avoids those costs—an immediate financial relief during a tumultuous market.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Even in the absence of immediate retaliation, markets are likely to price in a higher geopolitical risk premium.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 June 2025
Lower birth weights place babies at a greater risk of health problems, from immediate issues like low oxygen levels to long-term difficulties that range from metabolic to cognitive to neurodevelopment impairments, per the study.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 23 June 2025
By shifting production to U.S. facilities, GM avoids those costs—an immediate financial relief during a tumultuous market.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Even in the absence of immediate retaliation, markets are likely to price in a higher geopolitical risk premium.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediate
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Flash's interest in the little bird never wavered, Spindler said, their connection instantaneous.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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Which is why, over the last couple of years, streamers have been pushing the technological envelope to present instantaneous events like NFL games (on Peacock), celebrity boxing matches (on Netflix), the Golden Globes (on Paramount+) and the Oscars (on Hulu).—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2025
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Disclosure data shows that more than a dozen lawyers and paralegals with the New York Legal Assistance Group made cash contributions to Mamdani’s campaign ahead of the primary election.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
29 June 2025
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The second floor has the primary suite, which is large and has a private balcony that overlooks the grounds.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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Smith’s swift ascent has exceeded the already enormous expectations Houston had for him.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The Nets’ final move of the 2025 NBA Draft was a swift Day 2 trade.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
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Expect to hear more news about Marchand in the near future.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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This again raised the prospect of the U.S. president naming Powell's successor in the near future in a bid to undermine his authority.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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The current threat represents the parasite's northward march through Central America over two years, reaching Mexico in November 2024 and spreading to within 700 miles of the U.S. border.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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The current valuation doesn’t meet your financial needs or expectations.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Pair them with gingham napkins and wicker placemats for instant charm.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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To unclog the stems, dip the flower’s freshly cut stems in an instant hydrating solution.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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The study to assess how newer vehicle designs can block drivers’ vision was conducted by the United States Department of Transportation’s Volpe Center using a new technique of measuring a driver's direct area of vision around a vehicle that was developed by the Insurance Institute.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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For peaches that are still ripening, keep them at room temperature in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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The National Weather Service (NWS) issued timely forecasts and warnings in advance of Friday's catastrophic flooding in central Texas, but long-standing staffing concerns—including unfilled leadership positions—remained a source of unease among weather professionals.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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However, a timely goal brought some momentum to their sideline.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2025
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“Immediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediate. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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