as in immediately
without delay
you need to have this fixed right away
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Recent Examples of right away
The Mets weren’t going to win a World Series right away.
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Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
Top prospects are not guaranteed to produce right away like Campbell has shown in the early going.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
In the game, Tommy sets out almost right away to go after Joel’s killers.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Take care of financial concerns right away Tending to money matters efficiently can curb stress and anxiety.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
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Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
Top prospects are not guaranteed to produce right away like Campbell has shown in the early going.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
In the game, Tommy sets out almost right away to go after Joel’s killers.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Take care of financial concerns right away Tending to money matters efficiently can curb stress and anxiety.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right away
Adverb
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The clerk's office for Cook County, Illinois, where the pontiff lived previously, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The Pakistani claim has not been corroborated and could not be immediately verified by Newsweek.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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Don’t forget to take advantage of the signature St. Regis butler service, which will promptly fulfill requests for packing needs, garment pressing, restaurant reservations and a cup of steaming chamomile tea to unwind after a long flight.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Just then, they were joined by Colin Jost as Hegseth — and Pirro promptly spit red wine in his face in surprise.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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The administration has also revoked the visas of more than 1,000 international students, many of whom appeared to have never participated in protests, although those revocations are now on hold.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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And, now that that period is over, Wagner is out, and Psaki is finally inheriting the time slot.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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That shift could instantly disqualify every employee at those institutions from PSLF.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The sunlit hues instantly brighten a space by reflecting more light and bringing in an optimistic energy. 6.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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Proceeds from Purse Bingo directly benefit three charities that serve women and families in need: Alabaster Jar Project, Carol’s House of Community Resource Center, and Shades of Pink California.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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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.—
Dustin Staggs,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
Adverb
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Even if your tile is durable enough to handle acids, the cleaner will strip the sealer right off the grout.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 May 2025
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Our pet parent tester noted that dirt from their dog’s paws wiped right off the sofa, and there are no noticeable signs of wear.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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These jangly contradictions, presented as truths, are designed to rattle and rewire our brains; just think how easily a corrupt authoritarian leader could put them to use, and how readily a not-thinking public could fall right in line.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
20 May 2025
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Having never brought up the $10 million settlement before, Ventura and the prosecution walked right into the defense’s trap.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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This is because our hero stacker—that classic white-bread tomato sandwich with tomato and a slather of mayo—is all dependent on those ripe, juicy heirloom tomatoes plucked straight off the vine and cut into beefy slices.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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The monochrome look came straight off Calvin Klein’s fall-winter 2025 runway, which marked creative director’s Veronica Leoni debut for the label.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20away. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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