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
Or plucking Tater Tots straight off the baking sheet and then wiping your hands on your pants.
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Alyssa Brandt, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Mike Vrabel came straight off the practice field Friday to hold his final press conference of the week after four days of preparing for the Texans.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2026
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
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
See All Example Sentences for straight off
Alyssa Brandt, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Mike Vrabel came straight off the practice field Friday to hold his final press conference of the week after four days of preparing for the Texans.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2026
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight off
Adverb
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Charges against him related to the shooting were not immediately filed, and his name was not released.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ames had her home tested after that, and those results confirmed the house had mold − with high enough levels in the air alone that experts told the Ames family to leave their home immediately.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The only blemish in that span was a seventh-inning walk to Beck, who was promptly caught stealing.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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William is sent on a spy-adjacent mission by Captain Ezekiel Richardson that takes him through Great Dismal Swamp on the North Carolina–Virginia border, where he promptly gets lost and seriously injured until Ian, who is working as a liaison with the Native tribes, comes upon him.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Nobody expects Sherman to instantly spend like the Mets and Phillies.—
Greg Cote
Updated March 27,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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These towels are ultra-thin, sand-free microfiber essentials that shake clean instantly, dry three times faster than cotton, and fold down lightweight and compact for the ultimate travel-ready getaway.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The six varieties of Caruso giardiniera are now available online, and in stores in 30 states, including more than 100 stores in the Chicago area.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Big Ten had a league-record six teams reach the Sweet 16 and now has tied the tournament record with four teams in the Elite Eight, increasing its chances of breaking through for the league's first title in more than a quarter-century.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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An additional five one-bedroom tents are situated directly on the beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The bill is now being considered on the Senate floor and would still allow buyers to purchase pets directly from breeders or adopt them from rescues and shelters.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Jung Hoo Lee began the third with a double to right off Will Warren.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Murakami led off the ninth by homering to right off Woodford.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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In the second set, Yorba Linda put the Raiders in a deep hole right away, opening up the set on a 9-1 run.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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Washington — Funding to pay Transportation Security Administration officers may be on its way soon, but despite this, frontline workers and hours-long lines of travelers at US airports may not return to normal right away.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Brazil went right back down the pitch and earned a penalty kick after Endrick came together with defender Josip Sutalo.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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The ball rolled right to Maura Hayes for the easy score in front of the net.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Straight off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight%20off. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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