as in immediately
without delay
I told her straight off that I was not going to do that
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Recent Examples of straight off
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.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
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
Designed for both beginner and seasoned home cooks, the saucier is versatile enough for everyday recipes and beautiful enough to double as a serving dish straight off the heat.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
An exterior entrance will be added so that guests can enter the restaurant straight off of Broadway without entering the hotel first.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Nov. 2025
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
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
Designed for both beginner and seasoned home cooks, the saucier is versatile enough for everyday recipes and beautiful enough to double as a serving dish straight off the heat.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
An exterior entrance will be added so that guests can enter the restaurant straight off of Broadway without entering the hotel first.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight off
Adverb
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Authorities said to call 911 immediately.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
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Iraq’s General Company for Ports was not immediately available to comment when contacted by CNBC.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The family of a man fatally shot during a homecoming event at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against the school, alleging the university's failure to maintain adequate security and promptly respond to warnings of potential violence contributed to his death.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Wahlin added his second of the night 45 seconds after that for a 4-2 lead before LSSU pulled goalie Roke Applebee, who made 38 saves, and Van Vliet took advantage of the empty net to promptly pump in his second of the contest.—
Tom Carothers,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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On the privacy topic, MSI claims that all visual data is processed locally in real time and instantly converted into digital signals without any storage.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
7 Mar. 2026
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During the holidays, deep cherry red nails tend to trend big-time, and nothing will ever compare to the confidence that three coats of Big Apple Red give instantly.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Chives, cilantro, dill, fennel, parsley, and oregano can be planted now.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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If the power comes flickering on for a few precious hours in the middle of the night, that’s when Cubans now rise to wearily cook and iron clothes.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Peas, spinach, arugula, carrots, beets, kale, radishes, lettuce, and potatoes can be grown now and are easy to start from seed directly sown into the soil.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Vogue readers get a chance to shop the collection directly for 24 hours on Agolde first, today, March 6.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Gap’s Linen-blend Drop-waist Maxi Dress looks like it was taken right off a Reformation clothing rack.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The park, which includes a baseball field, playpen and tennis courts, is situated on the west side of town, on the corner of Enfield and Winsted, right off Mopac South.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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These adults can mate and lay eggs right away.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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If symptoms develop, call CDPHE (720-653-3369) or your local public health agency right away.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Sky Rock Sedona is a modern, 109-room boutique hotel right in the heart of town, within walking distance to many hiking trails.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The suspect sprinted out of the store right after.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Straight off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight%20off. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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