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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Spurs reserve Harrison Barnes accidentally collided with Brunson's right knee while falling to the floor, and the Knicks star immediately grabbed at the leg in apparent pain.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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SoftBank did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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SkyCal was overhead when the suspect pulled over near Dorchester Avenue and Norwich Avenue, promptly exited the car with their hands raised and lay down on a driveway in the area.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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That chased Lake Creek starter Tripp Riley, a sophomore, and Caden Whitworth came on in relief and promptly induced a double-play comebacker and a popout to center to end the inning.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
Adverb
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Each container features expanding walls that instantly increase interior space, allowing for a dynamic layout that can accommodate everything from bistro tables to bedrooms.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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For some, the ability to instantly share images is the killer feature.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
6 June 2026
Adverb
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The close proximity of the plant to homes and schools led to widespread outrage and now dozens of lawsuits after residents were displaced for days.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The Trojans will now prepare to face Lamar University, which blew a five-run lead in a 7-5 loss to host Texas A&M earlier Friday.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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In the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the agency had $500 million for forest management and fire prevention that was not directly tied to cap-and-invest or the bond — up from about $65 million two decades prior.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Beijing’s support does not appear to have extended to directly arming the Naxals, however.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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Her daughter answered right away and was at work.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The East African man was driven to the hospital right away after complaining of an eye problem.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 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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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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Serve straight off the grill with potatoes, rice, or asparagus.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20off. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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