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
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.
—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
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
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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.
—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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right off
Adverb
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The company, which aired the UFC event live in theaters, did not immediately respond to an inquiry from USA TODAY.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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White was arrested a few days later and charged with assault for allegedly slapping Kyng in February 2025 after Kyng urinated on himself, but charges related to the child's death were not immediately filed.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
18 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
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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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Mary Shelley also seems like the type of person who would fit right into the Widow’s Bay community.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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In May 2026, the 32 year old was named the ambassador for Calzedonia’s SS26 swimwear collection—right after Hailey Bieber broke the Internet with her own campaign for the label.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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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.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 June 2026
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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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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20off. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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