as in immediately
without delay
he had just gotten married when he was shipped right off to war
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Recent Examples of right off
Laws adds that this space is right off the white-wallpapered living room, so walking into it brings an unexpected visual punch.
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Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
All of these popular spots sit right off Route One, the coastal alternative road that winds through the state and hugs the Atlantic from the southern border with New Hampshire all the way north to the Canadian border.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2025
McCarthy is expected to play well, but he should not be expected to be a superstar right off the bat.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
The first unexpected moment happens right off the bat with the size of the Blue Fairy.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
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Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
All of these popular spots sit right off Route One, the coastal alternative road that winds through the state and hugs the Atlantic from the southern border with New Hampshire all the way north to the Canadian border.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2025
McCarthy is expected to play well, but he should not be expected to be a superstar right off the bat.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
The first unexpected moment happens right off the bat with the size of the Blue Fairy.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right off
Adverb
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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
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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
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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That path is instantly decimated as a more and more drunken Adriana spends the day going scorched earth on Marysol, both behind her back and to her face.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
7 Aug. 2025
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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
Adverb
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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
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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
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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While a new order targeting in-state tuition may not hit them right away, the possible deportation of their undocumented parents could force them to leave school to take on full household responsibilities and support their siblings.—
Nicol Leon,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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An email sent to NewsNation also did not receive a reply right away on Tuesday.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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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
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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
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 off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20off. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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