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
The Italian restaurant sat right off the highway in Freehold, New Jersey.
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Lisa Pratta
june 12, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
Not only that, Dylan also explained to them that the context of the song is actually quite sad, so right off the bat, I’m impressed by his knowledge of RHONJ lore.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 11 June 2025
Montour Falls Tea Company is right off Main Street in Montour Falls, New York.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
Best Hotels & Lodges Peaks of Otter Lodge Surrounded by nature and located right off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 86, Peaks of Otter Lodge is ideal for hikers and anyone craving a peaceful mountain escape.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025
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Lisa Pratta
june 12, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
Not only that, Dylan also explained to them that the context of the song is actually quite sad, so right off the bat, I’m impressed by his knowledge of RHONJ lore.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 11 June 2025
Montour Falls Tea Company is right off Main Street in Montour Falls, New York.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
Best Hotels & Lodges Peaks of Otter Lodge Surrounded by nature and located right off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 86, Peaks of Otter Lodge is ideal for hikers and anyone craving a peaceful mountain escape.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right off
Adverb
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The left-sided centre-back was immediately loaned back to her previous club, PSV, then broke into the Netherlands team at the start of the season.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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OpenAI and Meta did not immediately respond to requests for comment.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
Adverb
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This depends on your criteria, but UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain came into this tournament as the presumptive best team and promptly produced the most impressive win of the group stage, dismantling Atletico Madrid 4-0 in the sweltering heat of the Rose Bowl.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Deputies promptly secured the scene and returned the following day with agents and analysts from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), as well as two cadaver dog teams from Colorado Forensic Canines, authorities added.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
28 June 2025
Adverb
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The season’s heat instantly invokes daydreams of strolls through quaint neighborhoods, outdoor dining, and sunset sails on crystal clear waters.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 June 2025
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In practice, the system instantly compares customer data against international sources like the Dow Jones Watchlist.—
Marcin Nowak,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Adverb
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Many feature the touches and amenities now familiar to Chinese drivers, from large touch screens and massage-chairs to drawers.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Everton midfielder Hayley Ladd is the brains of the operation now, while Liverpool counterpart Ceri Holland has become a reliable source of goals and energy.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
Adverb
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Despite the first season’s open ending—in which protagonist Seong Gi-hun is about to board a plane but instead turns around and looks directly at the camera—Hwang says that it wasn’t done with a second season in mind.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
Adverb
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Similarly, successful companies invest in culture and capabilities that may not pay off right away, but fuel long-term growth.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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One team in the NFC East is also a prime example of the benefits of throwing your young QB in the mix right away.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
Adverb
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Consider them your secret weapon to hiding right under those mosquitoes’ pointy noses.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
24 June 2025
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The skirt is so flowy, just right for staying cool in the Southern summer heat.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
Adverb
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My daughter would go out with a salt shaker and eat a tomato straight off the vine.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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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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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20off. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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