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
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The impact shattered the glass door instantly, sending debris flying and abruptly ending the standoff.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Beyond monitoring, this sleek unit prioritizes a clean home environment with an automatic waste-packing system that instantly seals away messes and odors.
—Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Lush, vibrant and full of life, California Tropicals instantly brightens any space while adding fresh, feel-good energy.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
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Adverb
While this doesn't erase the debt instantly, settling for less than the full balance can stop further collection efforts and, in some cases, prevent legal action.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The impact shattered the glass door instantly, sending debris flying and abruptly ending the standoff.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Beyond monitoring, this sleek unit prioritizes a clean home environment with an automatic waste-packing system that instantly seals away messes and odors.
—Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Lush, vibrant and full of life, California Tropicals instantly brightens any space while adding fresh, feel-good energy.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instantly
Adverb
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Information on charges and the suspects' identities was not immediately released.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Representatives from the House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Sun Sentinel,
16 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
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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
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This surcharge will apply directly to sellers, not consumers.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Instantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instantly. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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