1
as in immediate
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
her first novel was a straightaway success
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2
as in linear
free from irregularities or digressions in course
the doomed ship was headed on a straightaway course in the path of the iceberg
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as in immediately
without delay
he got to the hospital, and straightaway he was admitted and given intravenous fluids
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Recent Examples of straightaway
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
The second was a homer to straightaway center in Miami off Marlins righty Calvin Faucher, off a 2-2 fastball on the outer edge to complete a nine-pitch at-bat.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Dan Greene, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Nov. 2018
But that’s not what’s happening when uninformed and inexperienced e-scooter riders injure themselves straightaway.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2019
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Adjective
That prodigious blast — on a practically impossible line drive trajectory 424 feet to straightaway center field — had extended the Padres’ lead on Monday night.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
The second was a homer to straightaway center in Miami off Marlins righty Calvin Faucher, off a 2-2 fastball on the outer edge to complete a nine-pitch at-bat.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Adverb
The ornithologists realized straightaway that many birds in the training data set had been misclassified because of the crowdsourced workers’ limited ornithological knowledge.
—Dan Greene, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Nov. 2018
But that’s not what’s happening when uninformed and inexperienced e-scooter riders injure themselves straightaway.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightaway
Adjective
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The arrests sparked immediate backlash, with demonstrators converging outside federal buildings, blocking freeways, and in some cases clashing with police.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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As a result, many DeFi initiatives remain anchored in offshore structures that allow for innovation without immediate regulatory friction.—
Irina Heaver,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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The road to success is hardly ever linear, just like Ian’s.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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In March, Disney cut just under 200 jobs at ABC News and at its Disney Entertainment Networks division due to economic headwinds facing the linear TV business.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2025
Adverb
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But the momentum shifted back to Tampa Bay immediately when Castillo dropped a routine throw from Pete Alonso at first base to begin the sixth.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2025
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Odds are, their eyes won’t immediately be drawn to a bright piece of furniture or particularly stylish accessory.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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The material effects on the actor’s career were instantaneous.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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Finance has always been data-driven, but it’s now poised for instantaneous, insight-rich operations.—
Murugan Lakshmanan,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Risk managers must not only factor in the impact of direct tariffs on goods and supply chains but must also model drops in services revenue.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Results from this simple blood test can narrow down possibilities, and direct people towards a PET scan for conclusive diagnosis more quickly.—
Louise Jacobsen Fisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
Adverb
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As Kagan said in court on Thursday, the Mexican government might have had a good theory, but U.S cities brought similar suits in the early 2000s, and Congress promptly passed a law shielding gun manufacturers from lawsuits stemming from the criminal use of a firearm by a third party.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
5 June 2025
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Even a minor issue can escalate into a major reputational disaster if it’s not handled promptly and transparently.—
Valentina Drofa,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Fortunately, cloud providers are on hand to offer instant access to the latest cutting-edge chips, tools and frameworks.—
Jeffrey Gregor,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Part standup, part wail from the bowels of Skokie, My Childhood in Pieces is an instant classic.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2025
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Despite an influx of straight tourists, Key West remains an LGBTQ+ haven.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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My how that script has flipped as Marchand helps the Panthers chase a second straight Stanley Cup crown.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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“Straightaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightaway. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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