as in immediately
without delay
you need to have this fixed right away
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Recent Examples of right away
With pure magnesium chloride and organic botanicals like aloe vera, this gel smooths onto skin beautifully, absorbs right away, and feels incredible, whether in a tension-relieving massage or post-workout.
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Brianna Peters, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2025
What many people don’t see right away are the hidden costs — financial, operational and emotional — that come with each option.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 2025
If a child drops something near a school bus, the safest thing to do is to alert the bus driver right away.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 6 Aug. 2025
The best first move is actually not to make any major moves right away.
—Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2025
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Brianna Peters, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2025
What many people don’t see right away are the hidden costs — financial, operational and emotional — that come with each option.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 2025
If a child drops something near a school bus, the safest thing to do is to alert the bus driver right away.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 6 Aug. 2025
The best first move is actually not to make any major moves right away.
—Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right away
Adverb
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Flood damage may not be immediately apparent and can cause problems that develop over time.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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According to police, the child was immediately transported by ambulance to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford where they were listed in stable condition after receiving stitches for head scalp wounds.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
13 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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On the second play, Stidham rolled out and found Engram on a drag — and the free-agent tight end promptly went galloping down the right sideline for 58 yards.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 Aug. 2025
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Last Tuesday, reliever Brock Stewart, their lone bullpen acquisition at the trade deadline, recorded a hold with one scoreless inning against the Blue Jays and promptly went on the IL with shoulder inflammation.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The Brewers had a great manager in Craig Counsell, now with the Cubs.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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But now, with the 992.2 revision that debuted earlier this year, the new Cup will now be upgraded to reflect changes to its exterior.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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This unique thin belt uses a locking system, which replaces the traditional hook closure that tends to stretch out over time — just slide the accessory to tighten the fit, then secure the metal lock to instantly cinch a blazer or prevent your pants from falling.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Tens of thousands were instantly vaporized or killed in the immediate blast wave, with tens of thousands more dying of radiation sickness over the ensuing weeks and months.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Putin appeared to warn European leaders and Zelensky to stay out of the way of what was a work-in-progress, even though the fate of Ukraine impacts them directly.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
16 Aug. 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.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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At the Rogers Place arena, one of many stops on her Miss Possessive Tour, the singer turned around and kicked her foot, but her black heel flew right off.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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There’s another spot to watch for tropical trouble right off the southeastern US coast.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
4 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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There are many direct-to-consumer wellness apps out there: Meditation apps that guide you through mindfulness exercises and breath work or access to therapy right from your phone.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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Cena said he’s shared many valuable moments in this ring and thanked the fans right back.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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And that exposure — often taking place when a camper straight off the soccer field or another play area takes a break to use the restroom — leads to books being taken home that become a family's permanent possessions.—
Scott Talley,
Freep.com,
28 July 2025
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This has solved the problem of my children just grabbing the pillows straight off their beds to sleep in the dirt for three days.—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
22 July 2025
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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20away. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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