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
If a leader can’t communicate, he’s doomed right off the bat.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
Without anything to grip, the squirrels will slide right off and, hopefully, learn that this feeder isn't open for business.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
This black pick from Cole Haan is flattering and adds instant polish to any outfit, in part thanks to brass hardware that ups the ante right off the bat.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
The Canadian first launched the menstrual brand in Toronto back in 2012, right off the heels of pursuing her MBA at INSEAD in France.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
Without anything to grip, the squirrels will slide right off and, hopefully, learn that this feeder isn't open for business.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
This black pick from Cole Haan is flattering and adds instant polish to any outfit, in part thanks to brass hardware that ups the ante right off the bat.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
The Canadian first launched the menstrual brand in Toronto back in 2012, right off the heels of pursuing her MBA at INSEAD in France.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right off
Adverb
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Messages sent to spokespeople for Walz, former Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 running mate, were not immediately returned.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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Entertainment Weekly did not immediately hear back from representatives for Today for comment.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Realizing Shaw was off the base, Chapman promptly tagged him to complete a rare 4-3-6-5 triple play.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Dry on low heat and remove promptly to keep sheets soft and prevent shrinking.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But those technologies aren’t going away instantly.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Keranique formulas combine strengthening proteins, scalp-nourishing ingredients and lightweight volumizing technology to support thicker, fuller-looking hair for women of every age, and instantly boost the appearance of density, without weighing hair down.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The company says the platform now operates as a fully functional prototype demonstrator.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Elsewhere, stories of economic gloom – from galloping inflation to restaurant closures and the knock-on impact of severe tax increases – describe the many ways in which the prolonged war in Ukraine is now hitting Russians hard in the pocket at home.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Instead, the women and their husbands found out about the data center project from speaking directly to the workers hired to move dirt and dig runoff ditches ahead of construction.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Almost every Monday afternoon, Reiss e-mails the list about that week’s select titles, and since roughly a thousand of the recipients are regular buyers, many of them respond right away, and Reiss stays at the store until nine or ten at night handling their orders.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
20 Feb. 2026
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Tough opening matches against the New York Red Bulls and then Inter Miami mean this young squad will be challenged to right away to validate the offseason decisions.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The hotel is located right in the middle of downtown and close to restaurants, pharmacies, cafés, and parking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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But midway through the second half, Peterson allowed Flemings to get to his spot easily and knock one down from the mid-range before answering on the other end with a dribble hand-off 3-pointer right in front of the Kansas bench.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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This evening in Paris, Connor Storrie arrived at the latest Saint Laurent fashion show wearing a look straight off last season’s men’s runway—a sharp-shouldered suit with his tie tucked into the packet of his shirt.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
27 Jan. 2026
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Or plucking Tater Tots straight off the baking sheet and then wiping your hands on your pants.—
Alyssa Brandt,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20off. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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