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 Big 12 The Orange Bowl was a bad look for the Big 12, which joined the ACC in sending just one team into the tournament but had that team ejected right off the bat while Miami has already claimed two playoff wins.
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Paul Myerberg, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
For most hockey fans, the game will be remembered for its intensity, highlighted by three straight fights right off the opening puck drop.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
Protein Obsession Gripped America Protein stayed in the spotlight this year, and unfortunately, often pushed other key dietary components right off the stage.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Dec. 2025
Riley Moss, who's typically great at tackling, just slips right off him.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
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Paul Myerberg, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
For most hockey fans, the game will be remembered for its intensity, highlighted by three straight fights right off the opening puck drop.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
Protein Obsession Gripped America Protein stayed in the spotlight this year, and unfortunately, often pushed other key dietary components right off the stage.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Dec. 2025
Riley Moss, who's typically great at tackling, just slips right off him.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right off
Adverb
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The federal government’s narrative could not immediately be verified.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
15 Jan. 2026
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Rural Metro Fire shut the power off immediately, and after five hours and a complex rescue, first responders and a hazmat team removed Partida from the machine.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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When my mother was reunited with Aggie, my sister (a millennial, of course) filmed it and promptly posted the short clip to TikTok.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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Holevich adds that cleaning these surfaces promptly will help prevent long-term staining and lingering odors.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The tiny liquid droplets in the fog can freeze instantly to any surface, including vehicles and road surfaces.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a liberal Democrat with a pragmatist bent, instantly rejected the suggestion that Mamdani represented the new face of the Democratic Party.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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And with temperatures steadily dropping, now is the perfect time to invest in a new pair of winter boots.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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So now, the ramshackle Coinjock School sits in the restaurant’s backyard and his plan for restoration keeps getting more ambitious with each passing year.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Anyone with information in the case is asked to call the CMPD Homicide Unit at 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a detective.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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The committee spent $40,000 for tickets, meals, lodging and transportation for a three-day stay in Las Vegas during the event, according to campaign finance records, paying Super Bowl beer sponsor Anheuser-Busch directly.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Men are also more likely, after divorce, to isolate themselves from friends and family, avoid the grieving process or enter a new relationship right away.—
Oona Metz,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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But by bringing the crew down right away, agency officials said, flight surgeons will be better able to diagnose the issue with facilities and expertise not available aboard the station.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Outfit 5 This is the outfit that can do it all—take you straight to the office, out to a classy meal, or right onto a connecting flight.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Don’t want tender young shoots popping out when another polar vortex is right around the corner.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Come cocktail hour, expect parka-donning guests straight off the slopes enjoying apré-ski cocktails by the fire, as well as a stylish set wrapped in silk and cashmere, perhaps recovering from a long day at the spa.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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Homeless consultant Andrew Hening said some of the money going to shelters could be better spent on housing people straight off the streets.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20off. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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