as in immediately
without delay
you need to have this fixed right away
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Recent Examples of right away
Great versions of both from Dyson, Tineco, and Shark can get to work right away making things feel just a little more put together at your house.
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Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
Instead of committing to full seasons or ongoing lessons right away, consider more affordable, less time-intensive ways for children to explore sports, such as playing with friends or attending camps or clinics.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
These are exactly the kind of small fabric messes that are annoying enough to clean right away, but not quite serious enough to justify dragging out a full-size carpet cleaner.
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New Atlas,
24 June 2026
How to Cool Down Fast Move to shade or air conditioning right away.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for right away
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
Instead of committing to full seasons or ongoing lessons right away, consider more affordable, less time-intensive ways for children to explore sports, such as playing with friends or attending camps or clinics.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
These are exactly the kind of small fabric messes that are annoying enough to clean right away, but not quite serious enough to justify dragging out a full-size carpet cleaner.
—
New Atlas,
24 June 2026
How to Cool Down Fast Move to shade or air conditioning right away.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for right away
Recent Examples of Synonyms for right away
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Rodríguez also said the country’s entire public and private healthcare network had been activated to treat the injured, urging doctors, nurses and other medical personnel to report immediately to their workplaces.
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Arraez fouled a ball off the top of his right foot in the bottom of the first inning on Tuesday, immediately dropping to the ground in pain but ultimately staying in the game.
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After largely remaining absent from season 2, Rhys Ifans returns as Alicent's father, who's then promptly beheaded before witnesses in the court.
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The Cubs trailed 1-0, and Michael Busch promptly struck out to end a scoring threat.
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Even with data center experts and how common the trade has become now, the average hospital data center may take anywhere from two to five years.
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For now, the scientists and community advocates only have the money to test for copper, lead and arsenic, Ornelas Van Horne said.
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Norma was instantly suspicious.
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With its geometric design, this three-piece quilt set instantly adds a polished touch to your bedding.
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
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The insoles, outsoles, and straps are all constructed from a flexible TPU material that water floats right off of.
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Jensen's drive to right off Zack Littell (6-6) — his first of four hits — opened the scoring.
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Drug use has become more visible and has moved right outside the child care center's front door, Reyes said.
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Panama had a golden opportunity in the first 10 minutes after being awarded a free kick right outside Croatia's box.
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Over 20,000 shoppers grabbed it this month, and the zippered cubes keep everything wrinkle-free and ready to wear straight off the plane.
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Of course, as any Great British Bake-Off judge would tell you, the ultimate goal is a base that’s crisp all the way through, sturdy enough to lift straight off the plate with your hands.
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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20away. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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