as in immediately
without delay
you need to have this fixed right away
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Recent Examples of right away
Concerning symptoms like lightheadedness, confusion, and atypical changes in blood pressure or heart rate are cause to stop right away and seek medical attention.
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Marissa Gold, SELF, 9 Oct. 2025
The 19-year-old reports to the varsity right away for a handful of regular-season games.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Alpert also uses it on her hardwood floors, as the Dyson picked fine dust right away, even between the floor boards.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
That spares lawmakers any real costs right away, but the upcoming holiday weekend might dog them at home with their neighbors.
—Phil Elliott, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
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Marissa Gold, SELF, 9 Oct. 2025
The 19-year-old reports to the varsity right away for a handful of regular-season games.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Alpert also uses it on her hardwood floors, as the Dyson picked fine dust right away, even between the floor boards.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
That spares lawmakers any real costs right away, but the upcoming holiday weekend might dog them at home with their neighbors.
—Phil Elliott, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right away
Adverb
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Upon receiving the message, FBI agents immediately headed to the Broberg’s home, beginning a nationwide search for the little girl.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Thankfully, these artificial mums look nearly identical to real ones, and feature small pom-pom-like flowers that are immediately eye-catching.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Trump received a hero’s welcome by the Knesset — as well as being briefly heckled by a left-wing member, who was promptly escorted out — after brokering a ceasefire that raised hopes for lasting peace in the region.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Local authorities arrived promptly and assisted the brothers in taking shelter from the rain.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Swinney didn't have any additional details about the injury, which arrives as the Tigers have now fallen to 3-4 overall and 2-3 in the ACC.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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The continent that invented and spun out the internet from its first-class research institutions now risks standing by as US founders scale with ease.—
Jan Hammer,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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According to the Mexico City Secretariat of Public Safety, Dorcaz was shot in the neck while attempting to exit a road and died instantly at the scene, TMZ reports.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
11 Oct. 2025
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The suede instantly gives the sneakers a more sleek look.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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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.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Oct. 2025
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In 2022, He was promoted directly to vice-chair of the military commission, skipping the usual step of serving on the 205-member Central Committee.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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On the second floor, there’s laundry and a sleeping area with a picture-frame-size window, and above that, a bonus room right off the terrace that can work as an office or guest accommodations.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
13 Oct. 2025
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Best Travel Beauty Deals The secret to looking fresh right off the plane is packing a few travel-sized beauty must-haves, and Amazon has hydration-boosting sheet masks, creams, and eye patches on sale.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Moments later, O’Brien came away with an interception and the Cougars began marching right back up the field.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Here’s some light Thursday pregame prep, with head-to-head history and B-sides to set Week 7 off right.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Now, in late Sept 2025, Edebiri is straight off of the heels of promoting her role as Maggie in Luca Guadagnino’s After The Hunt out October 10th.—
Malik Peay,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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But, if anything, the proximity has only enhanced the berry appetites of their boys, who tend to eat their favorite snack straight off the vine.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20away. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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