as in immediately
without delay
I had just slammed the car door shut when I instantaneously remembered that I had left the keys inside
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Recent Examples of instantaneously
All is controllable via a simple bidirectional wheel that resets the indications instantaneously and remains synchronized from 1900 through 2099.
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Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
But that sonic democratization is a large part of Suno’s allure for neophytes, who welcome the opportunity to have AI do most — or all — of the work for them, almost instantaneously.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Within the narrow, high electric current at the core of the lightning channel, temperatures rise to tens of thousands of kelvins almost instantaneously, producing a highly ionized column of hot gas.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
If that hasn’t already materialized — instantaneously.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
The ongoing partnership continues to captivate fashion fans—while selling through, almost instantaneously.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Citrini’s premise assumes that because AI can write code to improve itself, its integration into the economy will compound infinitely and instantaneously.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
But signals don’t go from the generating source to the observer instantaneously; all physical signals propagate at a finite speed, with the fastest possible speed being the speed of light in a vacuum, c, or 299,792,458 m/s.
—Big Think, 25 Feb. 2026
Almost instantaneously a dark spot appeared on another ice ridge about 600 yards out.
—David Zeug, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
But that sonic democratization is a large part of Suno’s allure for neophytes, who welcome the opportunity to have AI do most — or all — of the work for them, almost instantaneously.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Within the narrow, high electric current at the core of the lightning channel, temperatures rise to tens of thousands of kelvins almost instantaneously, producing a highly ionized column of hot gas.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
If that hasn’t already materialized — instantaneously.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
The ongoing partnership continues to captivate fashion fans—while selling through, almost instantaneously.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Citrini’s premise assumes that because AI can write code to improve itself, its integration into the economy will compound infinitely and instantaneously.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
But signals don’t go from the generating source to the observer instantaneously; all physical signals propagate at a finite speed, with the fastest possible speed being the speed of light in a vacuum, c, or 299,792,458 m/s.
—Big Think, 25 Feb. 2026
Almost instantaneously a dark spot appeared on another ice ridge about 600 yards out.
—David Zeug, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instantaneously
Adverb
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The Royal Bahamas Police Force did not immediately release the man's name, citing the organization's policy, but his attorney, Terrel Butler, identified him to CBS News as Brian Hooker.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The state senate passed Weiner’s bill 30-10, above the threshold legislation needs to be fast-tracked into law immediately after the governor signs it, in late January.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Think soft layers that hold their shape after long flights, linen staples that instantly elevate a carry-on wardrobe, and under‑$50 basics that make getting dressed on the road feel effortless.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Wang said it could be held by hand, allowing grape pickers to instantly check ripeness before harvesting across the wine industry.—
Maureen Mackey , Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Their suffering, like Amalia’s, began promptly.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The French government, having learned the lesson of Lascaux, promptly closed them off from public view.—
Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
12 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The era of the concert hall was at hand, and the same qualities that had made the mandolin attractive at home now put it at a disadvantage.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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But now, customers are cutting back.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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This surcharge will apply directly to sellers, not consumers.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Instantaneously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instantaneously. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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