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
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Delicate lace trim, like the detailing on this Amazon style that reminds us of Pfeiffer’s top, instantly adds polish to anything from jeans and trousers to skirts.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Fans of the screen adaptations will know it instantly.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Designers Say ‘Never Again’ to Faux Wood Paneling Few design trends are as instantly recognizable—or as divisive—as faux wood paneling.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
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Adverb
Even with work, school, and extracurricular demands, finding a way to share stories of the day with our families has once again become an integral part of our day-to-day, sometimes with an instantly transformative effect.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Delicate lace trim, like the detailing on this Amazon style that reminds us of Pfeiffer’s top, instantly adds polish to anything from jeans and trousers to skirts.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Fans of the screen adaptations will know it instantly.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Designers Say ‘Never Again’ to Faux Wood Paneling Few design trends are as instantly recognizable—or as divisive—as faux wood paneling.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instantly
Adverb
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Neither Moorer nor his attorney could immediately be reached for comment.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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His condition was not immediately clear.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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She was released in November 2010, just days after an election, and promptly returned to politics.—
Lorcan Lovett,
NPR,
3 May 2026
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Observing disease early and responding promptly by cutting out and removing affected growth from the garden helps prevent minor infections from becoming persistent problems.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
Adverb
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Musk fires back at OpenAI attorney watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Subscribe now for immediate access to the latest issue and to browse the rich archive.—
The New York Review of Books,
The New York Review of Books,
2 May 2026
Adverb
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Jupiter Jupiter, as darkness falls, will be roughly one-third up from the western horizon to the point directly overhead.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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The temptation now is delivered directly through gambling apps and websites.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Instantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instantly. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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