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
The tenderness of the chicken on the skewers is perfect, and the meat slides right off the skewer.
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Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2026
The bustling island sits just below the Yucatán Peninsula and right off the Belize Barrier Reef, making daily access to snorkeling and diving well within reach.
—Dana Sauchelli, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
Everyone was afraid of the Swifties right off the jump.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Several falls are accessible right off the highway, including Gooseberry Falls (Mile Marker 39), Cross River Falls (MM 79), Temperance River Falls (MM 80), and Grand Portage Falls (MM 150).
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2026
The bustling island sits just below the Yucatán Peninsula and right off the Belize Barrier Reef, making daily access to snorkeling and diving well within reach.
—Dana Sauchelli, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
Everyone was afraid of the Swifties right off the jump.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Several falls are accessible right off the highway, including Gooseberry Falls (Mile Marker 39), Cross River Falls (MM 79), Temperance River Falls (MM 80), and Grand Portage Falls (MM 150).
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right off
Adverb
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The Gloucestershire Constabulary didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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It was not immediately known if the injuries the motorist suffered in the crash played a role in her death, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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When my mother was reunited with Aggie, my sister (a millennial, of course) filmed it and promptly posted the short clip to TikTok.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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Holevich adds that cleaning these surfaces promptly will help prevent long-term staining and lingering odors.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Unlike a designer piece that may be instantly recognizable, furs vary.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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Designed to melt instantly into skin, all of this is spun into a lightweight cream that deposits medium, buildable luminous matte coverage meant to last for up to 16 hours.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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Luxury expeditions to the region are now attracting travelers craving new and unusual adventures at sea, all complemented by modern, high-end amenities.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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There is now a push to get the issue approved as a ballot measure.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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,
24 Jan. 2026
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In 2021, Tatmon was observed loitering outside a liquor store directly across the street from the Sky Market with two other men, one of whom subsequently shot and killed Edward Morgan, 41, of Oakland, during a confrontation.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Clean trash can spills or stains right away so odors don’t linger.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
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Stems that have turned yellow or brown should be cut off right away while stems that are still green should be pruned only selectively as described below.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
20 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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For me, folklore started right back at school, when our junior headmaster used to sit and tell us tall colorful tales, oral Cumbrian legends and ghost stories, which could be augmented and added to in the telling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Roger would go out and kind of mess around right before the tournament.—
Patrick McEnroe,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Mike Vrabel came straight off the practice field Friday to hold his final press conference of the week after four days of preparing for the Texans.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
19 Jan. 2026
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Come cocktail hour, expect parka-donning guests straight off the slopes enjoying apré-ski cocktails by the fire, as well as a stylish set wrapped in silk and cashmere, perhaps recovering from a long day at the spa.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20off. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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