right away

adverb

Definition of right awaynext
as in immediately
without delay you need to have this fixed right away

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Recent Examples of right away Even worse, her intention is not to pay right away, and to make a deal with the company for a lower amount. — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026 In their new Apple series, Brothers, that infamous tale appears in the pilot when Holland Taylor, playing Ma Mac, drops the bomb on Harrelson, who doesn’t have the guts to tell McConaughey right away. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026 Share that information with your buyer and the closing agent right away. — Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026 Police Chief Tim Volkerson told commissioners his officers won’t begin issuing citations right away because the agency still needs to order new citations that incorporate the ordinance. — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for right away
Recent Examples of Synonyms for right away
  1. immediately
  2. promptly
  3. now
  4. instantly
  5. directly
  6. right off
  7. right
  8. straight off
Adverb
  • His office did not immediately respond to questions from The Associated Press regarding a possible snap election.
    — JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Reps for Bryan and Gillette stadium did not immediately return a request for comment.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of immediately
Adverb
  • Contact the treating clinician promptly for worsening pain, spreading redness or warmth, pus-like drainage, fever, extensive blistering, eye symptoms, or a reaction substantially more severe than described.
    — Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The company encouraged employees to use Microsoft Teams, but while some replied promptly, others put their own work first.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of promptly
Adverb
  • Almost sounds silly now, with the way the team has stumbled and bumbled its way through the first four games.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • An institution built explicitly to neutralize biological catastrophes is now at the center of one.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of now
Adverb
  • There’s definitely something about a new TV that instantly makes the whole living room feel upgraded.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
  • However, redeeming points for a stay doesn’t instantly change your points expiration.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of instantly
Adverb
  • That same night, Meyer allegedly transferred $10,000 directly from the same fund account, which held investor money raised to buy shares of online casino operator Playstar.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Theoretically, this means that smaller, independent artists can release their work on social media platforms and directly reach the audiences most inclined to appreciate it.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of directly
Adverb
  • Maybe put some in Saint Pierre et Miquelon, the French territory right off of Canada’s East Coast.
    — Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Your Dot’s virtual machine can access apps like Blender and GIMP right off the bat.
    — Allison Johnson, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of right off
Adverb
  • Negotiations ran right up until the deal was unanimously approved during Tuesday’s marathon City Commission meeting and budget hearing, with Underline leaders agreeing to the city’s various asks.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Its double-sided blade and dual-direction rotation help create creamy, scoopable results right at home.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of right
Adverb
  • There has been at least one instance in which a driver got into a heated argument with her passengers, pulled over, kicked them out, and then, in full view of everybody, accelerated straight off the edge, to her death.
    — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The beautifully spacious production adds Depeche Mode synth burbles, Phil Spector-style girl-group castanets, and piano frills straight off an Abba record.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of straight off

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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20away. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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