1
as in instantaneous
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
an instant response to the cry for help
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2
as in urgent
needing immediate attention
an instant need for food supplies in the famine-stricken country
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as in current
existing or in progress right now
we should be more concerned with instant dangers than with those in the far-off future
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as in minute
a very small space of time
it all happened in an instant
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Recent Examples of instant
Todd Anderson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Selected with the third overall pick by the Denver Nuggets in the 2003 NBA Draft, Anthony was an instant impact player and star, leading the Nuggets to their first playoff appearance in several years in his rookie season.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
If any of the men in black and white lacked motivation, the merest glances to the fans who’d traveled in their droves from the North-east would refuel them in an instant.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Rooms start at $490 and provide instant access: Just walk out the front door and start riding.
—Todd Anderson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Selected with the third overall pick by the Denver Nuggets in the 2003 NBA Draft, Anthony was an instant impact player and star, leading the Nuggets to their first playoff appearance in several years in his rookie season.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
Speed As the name suggests, instant coffee is ready in an instant.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
If any of the men in black and white lacked motivation, the merest glances to the fans who’d traveled in their droves from the North-east would refuel them in an instant.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instant
Adjective
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But the pleasure of the OpenAI generated is instantaneous and intoxicating.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2025
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With hair only growing about a half-inch a month on average, results are sadly not instantaneous.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In the nineteen-sixties and seventies, the Vietnam War was a matter of urgent concern in politics and scholarship alike.—
Nikil Saval,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Seahawks have an urgent need along the interior offensive line, and Schneider has spent most of the offseason acknowledging that issue — and explaining his reasoning for the lack of big-time moves.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Explore Billboard See latest videos, charts and news News of Cadd’s condition was shared on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 8 (Australian time), with a statement from his family revealing his current health status.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
8 Apr. 2025
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Warren Buffett, the perennial optimist, has always urged investors to look beyond the current crisis and to follow the trendlines, not the headlines.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What’s the statistic there, the average ER physician has to see a patient every three to four minutes?—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The defense's case to spare Mahdi's life before a judge lasted only about 30 minutes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Coach Prime effect was immediate: the Buffaloes sold out every home game last season.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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There was some belief that when Trump’s tariffs went into effect at midnight the price impacts would be immediate, and some have already started to talk that way.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In some instances, yes, according to one study which looked at the recommendations from a chatbot compared to those of doctors assessing acute respiratory, urinary, vaginal, eye or dental symptoms.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Researchers from Dartmouth College built the bot as a way of taking a new approach to a longstanding problem: The U.S. continues to grapple with an acute shortage of mental health providers.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Though Turtle was not physically present, Green made sure she was honored in a heartfelt toast.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Artificial intelligence and machine learning present healthcare professionals with opportunities to predict disease and provide earlier and more accurate diagnoses, leading to better health outcomes for patients.—
Sally Percy,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The ball fell to the court in no-man’s land and the final seconds ran off the clock.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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But Houston swarmed back with a furious rally, erasing a nine-point deficit over the final 135 seconds for a thrilling victory.—
Matt Rybaltowski,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Instant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instant. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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