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
Martinez launched a 374-foot shot to right off Steven Cruz in the eighth inning, when the Guardians scored five times to blow open what was a 5-2 game.
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ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Moniak hit his team-leading third home run of the season in the seventh, a two-out, two-run blast to right off reliever Kai-Wei Teng.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
When picked right off the vine, during the sneaky warmth of late spring, a fresh pea can taste ethereal.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
With runners on the corners in the bottom of the 10th, Crawford singled to right off Cole Henry (0-1).
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Moniak hit his team-leading third home run of the season in the seventh, a two-out, two-run blast to right off reliever Kai-Wei Teng.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
When picked right off the vine, during the sneaky warmth of late spring, a fresh pea can taste ethereal.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
With runners on the corners in the bottom of the 10th, Crawford singled to right off Cole Henry (0-1).
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right off
Adverb
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Information on charges and the suspects' identities was not immediately released.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Representatives from the House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Their suffering, like Amalia’s, began promptly.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The French government, having learned the lesson of Lascaux, promptly closed them off from public view.—
Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
12 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Think soft layers that hold their shape after long flights, linen staples that instantly elevate a carry-on wardrobe, and under‑$50 basics that make getting dressed on the road feel effortless.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Wang said it could be held by hand, allowing grape pickers to instantly check ripeness before harvesting across the wine industry.—
Maureen Mackey , Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Dating back to his last start on Saturday, Suarez has now posted 14 consecutive scoreless innings.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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These deals are only available while supplies last, so be sure to shop now.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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City officials have not directly addressed the governor's claims but issued a statement saying Dallas remains committed to following the law.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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What to do nearby For a little adventure off-site, guests can book a variety of activities directly through the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Domínguez found trouble right away against Caminero, beginning the at-bat with three straight balls.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Clear fallen debris right away to ensure your grass still receives plenty of air and sunlight.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
17 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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And the same right-leaning lobbying group, the Foundation for Government Accountability, testified in favor of these measures in Arizona, Indiana, and Missouri.—
Samantha Liss,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The film follows iconic pop star Mother Mary (Hathaway), who reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer (Coel) right before her comeback performance.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Listen to song after song and his funny quirks turn repetitive, with an overreliance on bass-heavy Detroit-meets-Memphis Young & Turnt 2 type beats that sound straight off the CMG assembly line.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Twins’ center fielder immediately dropped his bat, hopped up and down and walked straight off the field and into the tunnel leading to the clubhouse.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20off. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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