as in immediately
without delay
you need to have this fixed right away
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Recent Examples of right away
So right away, that implies this wasn't set up.
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Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Josh offers to call a doctor who can see Ashley right away.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Wash metal furniture with soapy water, then dry it right away.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Rodriguez can be developed as the long-term answer at the position without having to lead from the middle right away.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Josh offers to call a doctor who can see Ashley right away.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Wash metal furniture with soapy water, then dry it right away.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Rodriguez can be developed as the long-term answer at the position without having to lead from the middle right away.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for right away
Recent Examples of Synonyms for right away
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
Adverb
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Dating back to his last start on Saturday, Suarez has now posted 14 consecutive scoreless innings.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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These deals are only available while supplies last, so be sure to shop now.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Think soft layers that hold their shape after long flights, linen staples that instantly elevate a carry-on wardrobe, and under‑$50 basics that make getting dressed on the road feel effortless.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Wang said it could be held by hand, allowing grape pickers to instantly check ripeness before harvesting across the wine industry.—
Maureen Mackey , Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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City officials have not directly addressed the governor's claims but issued a statement saying Dallas remains committed to following the law.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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What to do nearby For a little adventure off-site, guests can book a variety of activities directly through the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The chain is moving into University Town Center’s West District, right off Interstate 75 on the Sarasota-Bradenton border, and the new location will open at the end of this summer.—
Jason Dill,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Twins exploded for 11 runs right off the bat to chase lefty ace Garrett Crochet from the game after only 1 2/3 innings of work.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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And the same right-leaning lobbying group, the Foundation for Government Accountability, testified in favor of these measures in Arizona, Indiana, and Missouri.—
Samantha Liss,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The film follows iconic pop star Mother Mary (Hathaway), who reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer (Coel) right before her comeback performance.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Listen to song after song and his funny quirks turn repetitive, with an overreliance on bass-heavy Detroit-meets-Memphis Young & Turnt 2 type beats that sound straight off the CMG assembly line.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Twins’ center fielder immediately dropped his bat, hopped up and down and walked straight off the field and into the tunnel leading to the clubhouse.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20away. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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