as in immediately
without delay
showed leadership by reacting instantly to the crisis
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as in when
just at the moment that
we realized there would be problems instantly we saw the final report
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Recent Examples of instantly
Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
The blast killed two engineers instantly, while dozens more workers at the plant became sick and died because of radiation exposure over the proceeding decades.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
Apps loaded faster—almost instantly in many cases—and the Start menu felt far more snappy and responsive.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
After moving to the University of California, San Diego, in the late 1960s, Braunwald challenged the then-prevailing dogma that development of a blood clot in one of the coronary arteries feeding the heart instantly acted like a light switch to destroy the organ’s muscle.
—Lawrence K. Altman, STAT, 7 May 2026
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Adverb
This formula is built around lipid replenishment, and helping your skin feel instantly like itself (and a buttery smooth best version of itself, at that).
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
The blast killed two engineers instantly, while dozens more workers at the plant became sick and died because of radiation exposure over the proceeding decades.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
Apps loaded faster—almost instantly in many cases—and the Start menu felt far more snappy and responsive.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
After moving to the University of California, San Diego, in the late 1960s, Braunwald challenged the then-prevailing dogma that development of a blood clot in one of the coronary arteries feeding the heart instantly acted like a light switch to destroy the organ’s muscle.
—Lawrence K. Altman, STAT, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instantly
Adverb
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An attorney for Sohail did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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But drivers wouldn’t immediately see that full amount shaved off their bills under a suspension.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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Cleaning greasy pot lids promptly prevents stubborn residue from setting in and keeps your cookware looking its best.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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And then the good vibes promptly came to an end.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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More and more months go by, and the frozen, now really dead animals stayed in the freezer.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Cases are now reported across multiple countries after passengers disembarked in Africa and Europe, prompting health officials to trace contacts globally.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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That kind of spending has no cap — unlike donations directly to a campaign, which are capped at $1,000 per election.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2026
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One of the biggest draws, however, was reportedly the private elevator entrance that opens directly into the apartment, adding an extra layer of privacy and security.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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“Instantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instantly. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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