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
Despite being right off Twentynine Palms Highway, the property is exceptionally quiet.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
If a leader can’t communicate, he’s doomed right off the bat.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
Without anything to grip, the squirrels will slide right off and, hopefully, learn that this feeder isn't open for business.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
This black pick from Cole Haan is flattering and adds instant polish to any outfit, in part thanks to brass hardware that ups the ante right off the bat.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
If a leader can’t communicate, he’s doomed right off the bat.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
Without anything to grip, the squirrels will slide right off and, hopefully, learn that this feeder isn't open for business.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
This black pick from Cole Haan is flattering and adds instant polish to any outfit, in part thanks to brass hardware that ups the ante right off the bat.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right off
Adverb
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Earlier in the day, Sri Lankan Navy spokesman Budhika Sampath said rescue teams initially spotted oil patches and life rafts on the surface but could not immediately locate the vessel.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Gonzales was not immediately accused of any wrongdoing by the committee.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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The family of a man fatally shot during a homecoming event at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against the school, alleging the university's failure to maintain adequate security and promptly respond to warnings of potential violence contributed to his death.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Wahlin added his second of the night 45 seconds after that for a 4-2 lead before LSSU pulled goalie Roke Applebee, who made 38 saves, and Van Vliet took advantage of the empty net to promptly pump in his second of the contest.—
Tom Carothers,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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On the privacy topic, MSI claims that all visual data is processed locally in real time and instantly converted into digital signals without any storage.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
7 Mar. 2026
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During the holidays, deep cherry red nails tend to trend big-time, and nothing will ever compare to the confidence that three coats of Big Apple Red give instantly.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Chives, cilantro, dill, fennel, parsley, and oregano can be planted now.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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If the power comes flickering on for a few precious hours in the middle of the night, that’s when Cubans now rise to wearily cook and iron clothes.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Peas, spinach, arugula, carrots, beets, kale, radishes, lettuce, and potatoes can be grown now and are easy to start from seed directly sown into the soil.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Vogue readers get a chance to shop the collection directly for 24 hours on Agolde first, today, March 6.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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These adults can mate and lay eggs right away.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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If symptoms develop, call CDPHE (720-653-3369) or your local public health agency right away.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Expect unusual dishes like savory black and white cookies and celery root with black truffle right alongside classics like Lobster Newburg.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Facing Arizona State on Senior Night, nothing seemed to go right for the Jayhawks (Shop KU).—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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This evening in Paris, Connor Storrie arrived at the latest Saint Laurent fashion show wearing a look straight off last season’s men’s runway—a sharp-shouldered suit with his tie tucked into the packet of his shirt.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
27 Jan. 2026
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Or plucking Tater Tots straight off the baking sheet and then wiping your hands on your pants.—
Alyssa Brandt,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20off. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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