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
Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Two plays later, Mortarelli scampered loose for a 74-yard touchdown rush, as the Redhawks instantly seized a 7-0 advantage.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
When the flames are out, pop on the lid to instantly transform it into a spacious surface for drinks and snacks.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
The original movie threw us into the mayhem almost instantly, and the resulting urgency is a major part of its appeal.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
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Adverb
During their trip, Emilia spotted Aladdin’s lamp and instantly went over to make a wish.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Two plays later, Mortarelli scampered loose for a 74-yard touchdown rush, as the Redhawks instantly seized a 7-0 advantage.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
When the flames are out, pop on the lid to instantly transform it into a spacious surface for drinks and snacks.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
The original movie threw us into the mayhem almost instantly, and the resulting urgency is a major part of its appeal.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instantly
Adverb
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The magnitude of the attack and the extent of its damage was not immediately known.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Willow begins to whimper, and backs away from the door—but sits promptly down, still staring at it.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s Securities and Exchange Commission promptly put on hold a case against the crypto billionaire Justin Sun.—
Evan Hughes,
The Atlantic,
20 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Long a linchpin of oil and gas supply, the Kingdom now seeks to be just as dominant in renewables — from solar and wind to green hydrogen.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Frazier History Museum Owsley Brown Frazier founded what's now known as the Frazier History Museum in 2004.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Although the balloon incident has not been directly linked to Moscow, Lithuania's border closures add to tensions spiked by accusations of Russian incursions into NATO airspace amid Moscow’s aggression in Ukraine.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The dagger of a late third-period goal came directly in front of him.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Instantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instantly. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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