as in immediately
without delay
you need to have this fixed right away
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Recent Examples of right away
While he's not expected to get a look as a starter right away, the rookie is surely preparing to become the QB of the future for the Giants in the post-Daniel Jones era.
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Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Avoid tight clothing: Underwear or clothing that is too tight may cause friction that irritates the skin and leads to bumps.
Shower after sweating: After a workout or time outdoors, shower right away to avoid sitting in sweaty clothes.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 16 July 2025
Turner might not emerge as a starter right away, and the Bears probably would be OK with that.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Because of that trust, the effects of rising deficits may not be felt right away.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 15 July 2025
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Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Avoid tight clothing: Underwear or clothing that is too tight may cause friction that irritates the skin and leads to bumps.
Shower after sweating: After a workout or time outdoors, shower right away to avoid sitting in sweaty clothes.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 16 July 2025
Turner might not emerge as a starter right away, and the Bears probably would be OK with that.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Because of that trust, the effects of rising deficits may not be felt right away.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right away
Adverb
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The brief filed by the DOJ gets to the nub of this central issue almost immediately.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Police asked that anyone with information about the incident to contact investigators immediately.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
20 July 2025
Adverb
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In February, President Donald Trump made an aggressive push to reshape the Kennedy Center by firing its leader, naming a longtime confidant as interim executive director, dismissing board members appointed by Democrats and then appointing his own trustees who promptly elected him as chair.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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Follow evacuation orders: If local authorities issue an evacuation order, heed it promptly.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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The plant species now stretches about 4,000 square feet, helping absorb water and keep the building cool with an assist from sun-reflecting membrane laid underneath.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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After getting traded to the Washington Wizards via way of the San Antonio Spurs, Blake Wesley has been waived, and is now a free agent.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Adverb
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And while those cocktails usually have rum, how perfectly tiki for a gin cocktail to show up wearing a rum cocktail’s clothes, and to be instantly accepted by the community, and raised as one of their own.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
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For many of us, the smell or taste of a specific recipe can instantly transport us back in time.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
Adverb
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My ultimate goal is to help people feel a sense of wellness, and these ingredients directly nourish that.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
23 July 2025
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This may be one of the last chances to buy the phone directly from Google, if that matters to you.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Adverb
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There are several coral reefs that can be visited right off the beaches in Koh Chang or by taking a short snorkeling day trip.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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At Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar Late in the afternoon, head up to Pescado, a rooftop bar and restaurant right off the square.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
Adverb
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Moving right along from the latter-day Illya Kuryakin, Conde Nast global content director Anna Wintour, pictured below, has gathered no moss since the Wimbledon final a few days ago.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Stomach pain can also be a sign of diabetic ketoacidosis, a medical emergency that needs to be treated right away.10 10.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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Over 40,000 shoppers grabbed it this month, and the zippered cubes keep everything wrinkle-free and ready to wear straight off the plane.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Joao Pedro, above, scoring a double straight off the bat yesterday — in some style too — was an extension of a period when (unlike the usual run of things at Stamford Bridge) everything seems to be going Chelsea’s way.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20away. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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