as in promptly
without delay
if we don't leave immediately, we'll be late for the concert
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Recent Examples of immediately
Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Olivia Burgos has lived on-and-off with her family and, if released, her father’s plan was to get her into treatment immediately.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
His manager couldn’t immediately be reached for comment.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Taylor did not immediately return a call seeking comment.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Adverb
Khalifah did not immediately respond to The Star’s request for comment Wednesday.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Olivia Burgos has lived on-and-off with her family and, if released, her father’s plan was to get her into treatment immediately.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
His manager couldn’t immediately be reached for comment.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Taylor did not immediately return a call seeking comment.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediately
Adverb
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Officials said Friday that water service was promptly switched off to about 75 customers shortly after the incident, but clarified Saturday that the number of customers impacted was closer to 67 households.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The woman, whose identity has not been made public, allegedly is seen hitting the man believed to be Alexander in the back, resulting in him promptly stabbing her in the hand.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Dunker will instantly become a fan favorite with a cult following.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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For any Kentucky Derby spectator at Churchill Downs or at home, the brassy Call to the Post is instantly recognizable—a goosebump-inducing trill that the race is about to begin.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Jacas now joins fellow edge defenders Harold Landry, Dre’Mont Jones, Elijah Ponder, Bradyn Swinson and Jesse Luketa on the team’s depth chart.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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On October 10, 1957, a raging inferno swept through the core of Unit 1 nuclear reactor at Windscale, Cumberland (now Sellafield, Cumbria) for three days.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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In November 2024, Councilmembers Monica Rodriguez and Bob Blumenfield introduced a motion calling for the city to explore bypassing LAHSA and contracting directly with service providers, citing concerns about fragmentation and accountability.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Then Reed Sheppard threw away the ensuing inbound pass, leading directly to a tying 3 from LeBron James.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Immediately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediately. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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