1
as in immediately
without delay
straightway, the decorator told us that the old couch had to go
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2
as in straight
in a direct line or course
disgusted by his coworker's offensive e-mail, he marched straightway to the boss's office to lodge a complaint
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightway
Adverb
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The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025 -
Diego was immediately flown back to the Galápagos to join a last-ditch breeding program in 1977.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Instead of squirting the spray straight back—which can exacerbate nose bleeds—spray it toward the ear, or laterally on each side.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
2 May 2025
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Beckham drove straight to Manchester and stayed by her bedside for hours, holding her hand and reminiscing about his years at the club.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Adverb
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Unlike Southampton, who promptly dispatched their second manager of this season, Ivan Juric, immediately after relegation was confirmed, there has been a hesitancy about making a change.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Not wanting to disrupt the church function, Velasquez Cruz stepped outside to check on the monitor only to find immigration agents waiting for him, who promptly detained him.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Don't Force The Merge: The Business Case For Disagreement CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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In the 19th and early 20th centuries, classically minded visitors to Rome looked right past his paintings.—
Jason Farago,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The no-cook meal combines a few of our favorite things—classic protein salads, fresh produce, and a few pickled components—into one treasured tradition that can instantly turn a miserably hot day into a cause for celebration.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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American use Zelle to instantly zip billions of dollars a day to each other.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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The industry has already swallowed price increases and made supply-chain shifts where possible, professionals say, and higher prices will now hit consumers, likely slowing growth in a part of the economy that’s made up of lots of small, even mom-and-pop, businesses.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Columbus' expeditions never touched the North American continent, let alone any land that is now part of the United States.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Sign up here to receive Full Time directly in your inbox.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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In Transit Bronzing Serum by This Works: A lightweight formula for both the face and body, this bronzing serum is designed to be applied directly to bare skin or mixed with a daily moisturizer for a customizable, blendable glow.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Straightway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightway. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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