straight off

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Recent Examples of straight off For the main course, the lamb kabab slid straight off the skewer, charred on the outside and juicy on the inside. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Cayman Brac’s boutique hotel Le Soleil d’Or also has an immersive farm-to-table experience, where guests can take a tour of its 20-acre organic farm and try fruits straight off the vine. — Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026 Over 20,000 shoppers grabbed it this month, and the zippered cubes keep everything wrinkle-free and ready to wear straight off the plane. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for straight off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight off
Adverb
  • His office did not immediately respond to questions from The Associated Press regarding a possible snap election.
    — JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Reps for Bryan and Gillette stadium did not immediately return a request for comment.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • This starts with every company that is training and deploying frontier models having robust internal processes and controls to ensure that their technology behaves as intended and that any issues are promptly identified and resolved.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Experts recommend seeing a doctor promptly for any lump, swelling, pain or change in a testicle.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • There’s definitely something about a new TV that instantly makes the whole living room feel upgraded.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
  • However, redeeming points for a stay doesn’t instantly change your points expiration.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Starship debuted in April 2023 and now has 13 missions under its belt, all of them suborbital.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Muse now can help consumers identify and cancel recurring subscriptions.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • That same night, Meyer allegedly transferred $10,000 directly from the same fund account, which held investor money raised to buy shares of online casino operator Playstar.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Theoretically, this means that smaller, independent artists can release their work on social media platforms and directly reach the audiences most inclined to appreciate it.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Related Articles Ross plucked a Bottega Veneta dress, made of textural faux-fur material, right off the runway.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • McQuillan showed that gratitude right off the bat with three kills, an ace and a block to set the tone for McAuley in a 25-18, 25-19 win over Loyola.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • In Week 5, the Philadelphia Eagles face the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham — and that game sold out right away, likely due to the popularity of the Eagles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Baby Bond arrived about 10 weeks early and was taken to the NICU right away.
    — Sari Hitchins, Parents, 28 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Negotiations ran right up until the deal was unanimously approved during Tuesday’s marathon City Commission meeting and budget hearing, with Underline leaders agreeing to the city’s various asks.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Its double-sided blade and dual-direction rotation help create creamy, scoopable results right at home.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

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“Straight off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight%20off. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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