RIGHT AWAY Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

right away

adverb

Definition of right away

as in immediately

without delay you need to have this fixed right away

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Recent Examples of right away The city will once again revise its sale of the Oakland Coliseum complex, transferring ownership of the East Bay’s most notable property to a development group that will no longer need to pay for all of it right away. — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 Ford said when and if the whales do get to Chicago, the public won’t be able to see them right away. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026 Passing the sanctions bill right away would be a fitting tribute. — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 12 July 2026 Capricorn December 22 – January 19 The fastest way through the day may be choosing what not to answer right away. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for right away

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Spokespersons for Paxton’s campaign and office and the Texas Tech system did not immediately return requests for comment.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026
Avdis didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of immediately

Adverb

Danish referee Kim Milton Nielsen promptly issued a red card in a 2-2 tie that Argentina would win in a penalty shootout.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2026
Investigators promptly identified and arrested 23-year-old Jaxson Clift on murder charges in connection with the killing, according to the statement.

— Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of promptly

Adverb

An Argentina semifinal win now gives Messi the chance — in what almost certainly will be his final match on the World Cup stage —- to make his country the first back-to-back champion since Brazil in 1958 and ‘62.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
As a result of her injury, Anderson underwent an emergency craniotomy and now lives with a titanium plate in her head.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of now

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Amarildo instantly controls a quick throw-in, skips away from one Czech defender, hoodwinks another with a hip-swerve and, spotting keeper Schrojf off his line, fires the ball in at the near post.

— Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Because when everyone can generate content instantly, the real scarcity becomes originality, along with perspective, taste, restraint and conviction.

— Adam Taylor, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of instantly

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Sales from the thrift store are donated directly to widows, immigrants and refugees in the Sacramento area and internationally.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
The problem with wildfires — unlike hurricanes or earthquakes — is that humans can directly influence them.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of directly

Adverb

This short-sleeve floral sweater looks like it was taken right off the rack at a Kate Spade store, but for a fraction of the price.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
The easiest way to peel peaches is by using the blanch and shock method, which makes the skins slide right off.

— Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of right off

Adverb

The surge is coming right at the peak of the summer driving season, which could cost Americans hundreds of millions of dollars more compared with this time last year.

— Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
The regular portal window normally opens right after the championship game and lasts for 15 days.

— Tobias Bass, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of right

Adverb

Over 20,000 shoppers grabbed it this month, and the zippered cubes keep everything wrinkle-free and ready to wear straight off the plane.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
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.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 June 2026

Definition of straight off

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