as in immediately
without delay
you need to have this fixed right away
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Recent Examples of right away
As for going into the Xavier story right away, well, this data used to come in the middle of the act, and listen, there’s probably a version of this play that will get published that will be completely different.
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Adam Moss, Vulture, 30 May 2025
Díaz, who was demoted to triple-A earlier this month by the Reds, won’t be joining the Dodgers’ big-league roster right away.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
One thing was obvious right away though: Fields will be looking Garrett Wilson’s way early and often this spring — and when the summer and fall roll around too.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Sanchez got started right away on the music for Continental Studio’s films, expanding his soundscape to horns, strings and percussion across all ten episodes.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 21 May 2025
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Adam Moss, Vulture, 30 May 2025
Díaz, who was demoted to triple-A earlier this month by the Reds, won’t be joining the Dodgers’ big-league roster right away.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
One thing was obvious right away though: Fields will be looking Garrett Wilson’s way early and often this spring — and when the summer and fall roll around too.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Sanchez got started right away on the music for Continental Studio’s films, expanding his soundscape to horns, strings and percussion across all ten episodes.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right away
Adverb
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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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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
Adverb
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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
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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
Adverb
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During the pandemic and soon afterwards, many Baby Boomers retired, and the workforce now has many more Millennials and Gen Zers.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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In fiercely competitive areas, like the New York City suburbs, where prices are still rising and homes sell fast, properties that would have gotten a dozen offers a year ago now get two or three.—
Ronda Kaysen,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Adverb
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Harmon’s move came against the backdrop of the former Illinois House speaker’s upcoming sentencing for corruption and abuse of power and almost instantly created a bipartisan legislative controversy that resulted in the bill never getting called for a vote.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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But Alcaraz was not to be denied this time, breaking back instantly to ensure the Italian lost a grand slam set for the first time since the fourth round of the Australian Open five months ago.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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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
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Called the Truth Social Bitcoin ETF, the fund is designed to track the price of bitcoin and offer a simpler way for investors to gain exposure without holding the asset directly.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
Adverb
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One of my favorite places is right off the beach in West Maui.—
Dr. Joel M. Rothaizer,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Orlando Arcia — making his Rockies debut after being released by Atlanta, and then officially signed by Colorado on Wednesday — recorded the club’s first hit of the evening in the third with a single to right off southpaw Matthew Boyd.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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Both Makar and Hughes signed six-year deals out of entry-level a couple of months apart in 2021 that walked them right to unrestricted free agency, with Makar’s contract buying one UFA year and Hughes’ none.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Crossbody Bag Crossbody bags are a travel essential, keeping your phone, cash, cards, passport, and SPF right at your fingertips without having to dig through a bulky backpack or tote bag.—
Gregory Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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Amazon’s Prime-exclusive deals include a flowy beach dress for less than $20, as well as these baggy, wide-leg linen pants that are stylish enough to wear straight off the plane to lunch or sightseeing.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
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This is because our hero stacker—that classic white-bread tomato sandwich with tomato and a slather of mayo—is all dependent on those ripe, juicy heirloom tomatoes plucked straight off the vine and cut into beefy slices.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20away. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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