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 second quarter started with a bang, with BC High tying it back up at three right off the faceoff.
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Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
Leading off the 10th, Busch grounded the ball to right off Sam Hentges' 2-2 slider.
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CBS News,
6 June 2026
Emilio stuck up for him and took the shoes, brand-new Jordans, right off his feet and gave them to the kid.
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Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
The kitchen moved to a more central spot right off the family room.
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Gary Thompson,
Midwest Living,
5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for right off
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
Leading off the 10th, Busch grounded the ball to right off Sam Hentges' 2-2 slider.
—
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Emilio stuck up for him and took the shoes, brand-new Jordans, right off his feet and gave them to the kid.
—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
The kitchen moved to a more central spot right off the family room.
—
Gary Thompson,
Midwest Living,
5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for right off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for right off
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Rodríguez also said the country’s entire public and private healthcare network had been activated to treat the injured, urging doctors, nurses and other medical personnel to report immediately to their workplaces.
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Arraez fouled a ball off the top of his right foot in the bottom of the first inning on Tuesday, immediately dropping to the ground in pain but ultimately staying in the game.
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Lord in heaven knows this show loves introducing a bunch of new characters and promptly scattering them all over the board.
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That’s because Bores sponsored a state bill, known as the RAISE Act, that requires major AI companies to be transparent about their safety protocols and promptly report safety incidents.
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Norma was instantly suspicious.
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With its geometric design, this three-piece quilt set instantly adds a polished touch to your bedding.
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Even with data center experts and how common the trade has become now, the average hospital data center may take anywhere from two to five years.
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For now, the scientists and community advocates only have the money to test for copper, lead and arsenic, Ornelas Van Horne said.
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
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Pughsley learned right away that the bookie had been arrested on a drug charge.
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When asked what kind of film the house would inhabit, architect Sultan Alqasimi knows right away.
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Drug use has become more visible and has moved right outside the child care center's front door, Reyes said.
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Panama had a golden opportunity in the first 10 minutes after being awarded a free kick right outside Croatia's box.
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Over 20,000 shoppers grabbed it this month, and the zippered cubes keep everything wrinkle-free and ready to wear straight off the plane.
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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.
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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20off. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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