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 kitchen moved to a more central spot right off the family room.
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Gary Thompson, Midwest Living, 5 June 2026
Located right off the Las Vegas Strip and open around the clock, this expansive Irish pub channels the atmosphere of a traditional countryside inn, according to Yelp.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
Sometimes the fish takes the worm right off your hook and gets away.
—Attia Qureshi, Time, 1 June 2026
But now Caesars Atlantic City is going back to the future with a sophisticated new beach club right off the famous boardwalk.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Gary Thompson, Midwest Living, 5 June 2026
Located right off the Las Vegas Strip and open around the clock, this expansive Irish pub channels the atmosphere of a traditional countryside inn, according to Yelp.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
Sometimes the fish takes the worm right off your hook and gets away.
—Attia Qureshi, Time, 1 June 2026
But now Caesars Atlantic City is going back to the future with a sophisticated new beach club right off the famous boardwalk.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right off
Adverb
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Coach Rachel Monroe called a timeout to try to set up one last offensive opportunity, but Hagan immediately forced a turnover off the restart whistle, and the Timberwolves held possession for the final moments before the team sprinted towards goalie Lila Zahurak to celebrate.—
Matt Goisman,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Representatives for Tarek and Heather didn't immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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The only close call was a foul ball down the left-field line by Meidroth with two outs in the fifth before Meidroth promptly struck out.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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While uncommon, infant botulism can quickly become life-threatening if not recognized and treated promptly.—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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Attendees marked the historic occasion dressed in traditional barongs — formalwear finely woven from piña, or pineapple fibers — as well as elegant Filipiniana outfits and ternos, the traditional formal gowns instantly recognizable by their structured butterfly sleeves.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Without hesitation, Miguel shoots Chet in the head, killing him instantly.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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OpenAI rocketed into the mainstream in 2022 following the launch of its chatbot ChatGPT, which now supports more than 1 billion monthly active users.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Europe is now the world’s largest arms importer, with its purchases trebling for 2021-25 compared to the five-year period prior, according to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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The Little Nell is firmly ensconced in Aspen's heart, directly at the base of Ajax mountain, surrounded by luxury jewelers, fur shops, and boutique purveyors of luxe outer wear (Gorsuch boutique is attached to the hotel), and tony cafes like the Gorsuch Ski Cafe across the way.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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This one caught my eye right away — and not just because it's made with a buttery blend of Tencel and spandex.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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At the same time, costs increase right away.—
Jeff Winters,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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That year, even major characters and first-person narrators wound up dead, killed by strangers or friends or family members, often by parents, or serial murderers, or in accidents, usually right at the end at the story, no warning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Shayne Gostisbehere ripped a shot on goal, and after Hart made the save, Staal was first to find the puck and a clear shot right in front of the goal.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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Just flat, straight off the head — header into the goal type of thing.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Perfect for business travel, these comfortable, timeless wide-leg pants can be worn straight off the plane and into a formal setting.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20off. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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