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instantly

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conjunction

as in when
just at the moment that we realized there would be problems instantly we saw the final report

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Recent Examples of instantly
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Kitchen faucet with pull-down sprayer: $49.99 Replacing an old faucet head can instantly transform your kitchen area. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025 Haliburton made one of the most instantly memorable shots in the history of the sport, without which who knows what might’ve happened in Game 7? Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 June 2025 The bold hue acts as an accessory on its own—wear it with neutral travel basics to instantly elevate your look from functional to chic. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2025 Not that anyone should speculate on people’s race, but this is the modern internet, and unfortunately Arabella Stanton is instantly being put under a microscope for…looking mildly not white? Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for instantly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instantly
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  • When Crosby was finally ready to go, Tsamis signed him and immediately put him into a pressure situation.
    Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
  • Fraser might’ve noticed immediately that the bags simply weren’t following behind the guests and the captain.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 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
  • 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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  • With today’s renewal, All American will now get a chance to resolve the cliffhanger from its Season 7 finale, which cut to black before viewers could learn who won a pivotal playoff game between the Beverly High Eagles and South Crenshaw Chargers.
    Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 2 June 2025
  • The brand now creates looks that pair overshirts with pants, short coats with pants, and outerwear with pants, sold as separates but designed to work cohesively as suiting.
    Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
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  • These private ventures could benefit directly from crypto-friendly legislation and the executive orders emerging from Washington.
    Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
  • But, these physical differences do not directly or solely determine the risk of fragility fractures–bone quality and health does.
    Jia H. Jung, Mercury News, 4 June 2025

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“Instantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instantly. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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