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
Minnesota was coming right off its emotional Game 6 win over Dallas three nights before, so the Wild have had much more time to reset and prepare in the last three days.
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Joe Smith, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Other spots to drink and eat The hotel’s Rose Bar, right off the main lobby, has been updated and is serving drinks like the Rose Old Fashioned, the Royal Paloma and a Mango Martini.
—Connie Ogle
may 8, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
JuJu Monroe-Truitt and Larkin Fleming also contribued RBI singles to right off Jackson Sellz.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The all-inclusive model eases guests into vacation mode—the fleet of water activities, spa offerings, and fresh seafood caught right off shore helps, too.
—Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
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Joe Smith, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Other spots to drink and eat The hotel’s Rose Bar, right off the main lobby, has been updated and is serving drinks like the Rose Old Fashioned, the Royal Paloma and a Mango Martini.
—Connie Ogle
may 8, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
JuJu Monroe-Truitt and Larkin Fleming also contribued RBI singles to right off Jackson Sellz.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The all-inclusive model eases guests into vacation mode—the fleet of water activities, spa offerings, and fresh seafood caught right off shore helps, too.
—Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right off
Adverb
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An attorney for Sohail did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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But drivers wouldn’t immediately see that full amount shaved off their bills under a suspension.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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The feel-good story of this 2025-26 season for Ducks should be remembered fondly — and then promptly put behind them.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Bergstrom accepted the challenge and promptly beat the older male recruiter, rapping out 18 pull-ups while the recruiter could muster only 15.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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The film covers the span of about two-and-a-half days in Misael’s life, so the whiplash of his sister’s arrival is felt instantly.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Wearing your go-to sneaker on the plane instantly clears space and keeps your suitcase from getting exponentially heavier.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
Adverb
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Health officials are now investigating whether the outbreak involves the Ebola Zaire strain — the deadliest and most well-known version of the virus — or a different variant, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Peters will now be released on parole June 1, having served more than four years behind bars.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
Adverb
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Straus Family Creamery also said customers with questions can contact the company directly by email or phone during weekday business hours.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Ocean Casino Resort stakes its claim directly on the Atlantic City Boardwalk with views of a ferris wheel and lighthouse as though to remind you of the city’s modest beachtown origins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Adverb
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Going that route wouldn’t necessarily require filing a lawsuit right away, sources suggested.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Why invest in roles that don't pay off right away and need a long runway of training, when AI can take on part of the work?—
Illia Smoliienko,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Second-year guard Sarah Ashlee Barker scored the game-winner on a put-back right before time expired, and pandemonium ensued.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Data centers are currently allowed by right in eight different zoning districts without city approval, including in residential areas.—
TERRY ROUECHE,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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Serve straight off the grill with potatoes, rice, or asparagus.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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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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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20off. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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