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
So right off the bat, your proceeds are reduced by $4,000.
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Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025
At one point, one of his opponents manages to knock his sunglasses right off his face.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 16 July 2025
There are plenty of scenes that look like they were taken right off of the page of a comic book.
Loads of heart: Superman wears a big heart on his sleeve, displaying empathy and compassion for others.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 11 July 2025
Spills wash right off with a hose and pet hair and dirt won’t stick.
—Christopher Murray
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Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025
At one point, one of his opponents manages to knock his sunglasses right off his face.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 16 July 2025
There are plenty of scenes that look like they were taken right off of the page of a comic book.
Loads of heart: Superman wears a big heart on his sleeve, displaying empathy and compassion for others.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 11 July 2025
Spills wash right off with a hose and pet hair and dirt won’t stick.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right off
Adverb
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Then my boyfriend immediately called an ambulance, the police, everything.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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Homicide Unit detectives are investigating the shooting, and a police spokesperson did not immediately describe details or announce an arrest.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 July 2025
Adverb
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If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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This strategic forum, comprising senior business, technology and risk executives, ensures that cyber initiatives advance business goals, critical risks are promptly mitigated, and the cybersecurity function flexibly adapts to changing business needs and new threats.—
Phillimon Zongo,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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Users can send and receive it across borders instantly.—
Wale Ayeni,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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For example, predictive AI instantly decides whether to allow each credit card charge, whereas the wholesale replacement of physicians with machines is a very long way off at best.—
Eric Siegel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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The plant species now stretches about 4,000 square feet, helping absorb water and keep the building cool with an assist from sun-reflecting membrane laid underneath.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
20 July 2025
Adverb
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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And Craig’s wife directly accused him of poisoning her when she was discharged from her second hospital stay, the dental employee who saw the potassium cyanide package told investigators, according to the affidavit.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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Other networks have also provided services such as mobile assets, but only T-Mobile is in a position to offer this kind of satellite connectivity right away.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Some people like to come back to fresh bedding, a tidy closet and an empty hamper so that everything from the trip can be dumped or sorted right away.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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Moving right along from the latter-day Illya Kuryakin, Conde Nast global content director Anna Wintour, pictured below, has gathered no moss since the Wimbledon final a few days ago.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Stomach pain can also be a sign of diabetic ketoacidosis, a medical emergency that needs to be treated right away.10 10.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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Over 40,000 shoppers grabbed it this month, and the zippered cubes keep everything wrinkle-free and ready to wear straight off the plane.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Joao Pedro, above, scoring a double straight off the bat yesterday — in some style too — was an extension of a period when (unlike the usual run of things at Stamford Bridge) everything seems to be going Chelsea’s way.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20off. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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