as in immediately
without delay
you need to have this fixed right away
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Recent Examples of right away
Consumers who have symptoms of listeriosis are advised to seek medical care right away.
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Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
As pupfish settled into their new home right away, establishing territory and chasing each other in circles, the biologists are already planning for future introductions.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Most ARMs adjust once a year, but a HELOC adjusts right away.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
If you get bitten by a copperhead, get medical help right away.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
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Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
As pupfish settled into their new home right away, establishing territory and chasing each other in circles, the biologists are already planning for future introductions.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Most ARMs adjust once a year, but a HELOC adjusts right away.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
If you get bitten by a copperhead, get medical help right away.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right away
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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The end result promptly went viral on TikTok, with thousands of people commenting on videos showing the cast’s bows on Saturday at the Savoy Theatre in London.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Impaired, intoxicated or underage guests will be promptly and safely addressed.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
3 Nov. 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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The threat of instantly imposing higher tariffs is a key tool Trump has used to pressure countries into entering trade agreements and, in some cases, signing deals with the United States.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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The New Balance 530s are my pick for long travel days or marathon connections (looking at you, Charles de Gaulle), while my colorful Reeboks bring a fun pop that instantly brightens up any airport look.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Flyers should try to mitigate any headaches from delays and cancellations by avoiding booking flights with layovers, the non-profit US Public Interest Research Group says, and opt to make reservations directly with the airline rather than a third-party website.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 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.—
Terry Mattingly,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Those bits of baked-on food should wipe right off after a good soak.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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While the Walkabout is built more off-road-friendly than other big travel trailers, the fact that Keystone introduced the 26 Max launch model on a near-basketball court-size piece of pavement alludes to the trailer's limitations right off the bat.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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This was no downtown scene, this was Broadway and all the show people and ballplayers and serious mob guys were right there, and Franky C knew them all, from Jackie Wilson to Clay Cole to Tiny Tim.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The 2026 World Cup is right around the corner, and anticipation for the biggest event in sports is building rapidly.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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This faux Dunhill Fir is designed to look and feel like a tree plucked straight off the lot, without the single-season lifespan or mess of shedding needles.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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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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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20away. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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