as in immediately
without delay
you need to have this fixed right away
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Recent Examples of right away
Also, customers might not be able to book Tesla robotaxis right away.
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Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 11 June 2025
Extended-release melatonin (released slowly into the body over a longer period) might take longer to start working than immediate-release (released more quickly into the body right away).
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 10 June 2025
End with something that makes people want to get started right away.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Sometimes, a patent is used to commercialize a new product right away.
—Stephen Key, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for right away
Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 11 June 2025
Extended-release melatonin (released slowly into the body over a longer period) might take longer to start working than immediate-release (released more quickly into the body right away).
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 10 June 2025
End with something that makes people want to get started right away.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Sometimes, a patent is used to commercialize a new product right away.
—Stephen Key, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for right away
Recent Examples of Synonyms for right away
Adverb
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But the momentum shifted back to Tampa Bay immediately when Castillo dropped a routine throw from Pete Alonso at first base to begin the sixth.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2025
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Odds are, their eyes won’t immediately be drawn to a bright piece of furniture or particularly stylish accessory.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
Adverb
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Some of the bribe payments were captured on video and shown to jurors who promptly convicted Jenkins in December.—
June 17,
CBS News,
17 June 2025
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This information is needed to promptly inform you, the international community, and ensure an effective response and assistance to any emergency situation in Iran.—
Andrew Stanton
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
Adverb
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The first-place Yankees, who only scored one run in Friday’s series-opening loss, have now dropped their last four games against the fourth-place Red Sox.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2025
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At my bank, a regular savings account now earns as little as 0.01% annually.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
Adverb
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Harmon’s move came against the backdrop of the former Illinois House speaker’s upcoming sentencing for corruption and abuse of power and almost instantly created a bipartisan legislative controversy that resulted in the bill never getting called for a vote.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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But Alcaraz was not to be denied this time, breaking back instantly to ensure the Italian lost a grand slam set for the first time since the fourth round of the Australian Open five months ago.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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Asked about some specific examples, like adding a B vitamin, a spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services, which includes the FDA, referred NPR back to the guidance document but didn't answer the question directly.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
16 June 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.—
Tracy Neal,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2025
Adverb
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The Italian restaurant sat right off the highway in Freehold, New Jersey.—
Lisa Pratta
June 12,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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This is because there is so much butter in the dough—and it's so well incorporated from mixing with warm hands—that the cooked cookies slide right off the pan.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
Adverb
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Specifically, leadership effectiveness showed significant relationships with key metrics, including: CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.—
Joseph Folkman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Just so present, right in your face will just sit and look at you.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
12 June 2025
Adverb
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Amazon’s Prime-exclusive deals include a flowy beach dress for less than $20, as well as these baggy, wide-leg linen pants that are stylish enough to wear straight off the plane to lunch or sightseeing.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
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This is because our hero stacker—that classic white-bread tomato sandwich with tomato and a slather of mayo—is all dependent on those ripe, juicy heirloom tomatoes plucked straight off the vine and cut into beefy slices.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20away. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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