as in immediately
without delay
you need to have this fixed right away
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Recent Examples of right away
Dallas is built to compete right away, which means that Flagg will spend his rookie season on a team chasing wins and not better lottery odds — which is the case for many players typically in his position.
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Christian Clark, New York Times, 25 June 2025
The two not only hit it off right away, but began a relationship despite the fact both were in relationships with other people — Ball with director Al Hall, to whom she was briefly engaged, and Arnaz with dancer Renee De Marco.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 23 June 2025
Foods like tomato sauce and chocolate can cause staining if they aren't wiped up right away.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 June 2025
With Jayden Daniels quickly emerging as a premiere quarterback in the NFL, Washington is looking to compete right away.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
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Christian Clark, New York Times, 25 June 2025
The two not only hit it off right away, but began a relationship despite the fact both were in relationships with other people — Ball with director Al Hall, to whom she was briefly engaged, and Arnaz with dancer Renee De Marco.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 23 June 2025
Foods like tomato sauce and chocolate can cause staining if they aren't wiped up right away.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 June 2025
With Jayden Daniels quickly emerging as a premiere quarterback in the NFL, Washington is looking to compete right away.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right away
Adverb
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The left-sided centre-back was immediately loaned back to her previous club, PSV, then broke into the Netherlands team at the start of the season.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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OpenAI and Meta did not immediately respond to requests for comment.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
Adverb
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This depends on your criteria, but UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain came into this tournament as the presumptive best team and promptly produced the most impressive win of the group stage, dismantling Atletico Madrid 4-0 in the sweltering heat of the Rose Bowl.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Deputies promptly secured the scene and returned the following day with agents and analysts from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), as well as two cadaver dog teams from Colorado Forensic Canines, authorities added.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
28 June 2025
Adverb
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Many feature the touches and amenities now familiar to Chinese drivers, from large touch screens and massage-chairs to drawers.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Everton midfielder Hayley Ladd is the brains of the operation now, while Liverpool counterpart Ceri Holland has become a reliable source of goals and energy.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
Adverb
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This feature allows the chronograph hands to reset to zero and restart instantly with a single press.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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As dutiful beauty editors, our eyes couldn’t help but instantly wander to her manicure, a lilac-milk look created by celebrity nail artist Jenny Longworth, who, aside from working with Rihanna, is also responsible for some of Harry Styles’s nail looks.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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The Department of Homeland Security, which includes ICE, did not respond directly to a question from The Associated Press regarding its plans for Abrego Garcia.—
BEN FINLEY,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2025
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Informing Simpson of specific issues raised to him by farmers and growers in the area, Commissioner Kirby Smith asked directly how to curb unwanted development.—
James Wilkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
Adverb
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Structures from Scorpion Ranch are visible right off the boat and educate visitors on the history of the island.—
Paul Bersebach,
Oc Register,
25 June 2025
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Incomplete Other issues have held Seattle back from succeeding right off the hop, but the Kraken have drafted well in their existence to this point.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
Adverb
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But holding onto the lead won't be easy, McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are right behind him on the starting grid and hungry for a home-soil win.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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The floral prints just feel right everywhere, from the lavender fields of Provence to the vibrant streets of Lisbon, and the lightweight fabric keeps me cool in the hottest temperatures.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
Adverb
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And of course, what better time to hand Beyoncé a handbag straight off the runway than during the final bow?—
Julian Randall,
Essence,
25 June 2025
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Don’t be tempted to eat them straight off of the cookie sheet—this is the hardest part of making this recipe.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20away. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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