as in immediate
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time the thunder following the flash of lightning was nearly instantaneous

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Recent Examples of instantaneous The band’s eponymous debut was recorded mere weeks after the four members of the band played in a room together for the first time, and their musical chemistry was instantaneous. Al Shipley, SPIN, 19 Feb. 2025 Grant cancellations are tantamount to instantaneous salary cuts for scientists, and can force them to halt studies, fire staff, and tell participants that their time and effort may have been wasted. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025 Global communication is now virtually instantaneous. Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025 Many are drawn to the tangible, intentional nature of film as digital technology has made photography instantaneous. Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for instantaneous
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  • Blend Technology with the Human Touch Technology, like apps and AI, makes life more convenient for customers by allowing things like easy online scheduling or getting immediate answers from AI chatbots.
    Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
  • Beyond the immediate injuries and damage to the historic sailing ship, the collision raises significant questions about maritime safety protocols in New York Harbor, particularly regarding tall ship clearance under the city's bridges.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
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  • Hill’s apprehension dissolved when Wooden not only picked up as Hill spoke his name on the answering machine but also asked him to visit, leading to an instant reconnection.
    Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
  • Coleman instant tent with 1-minute setup: $225 The Coleman instant tent can be set up in just a minute with just a couple of poles.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025

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“Instantaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instantaneous. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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