as in immediately
without delay
you need to have this fixed right away
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Recent Examples of right away
If a sonographer finds something worrisome, the doctor gets a phone call right away.
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Paul Eisenberg, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
This is a roster that should have the pieces to compete right away, depending on what Mougey does at quarterback and in filling some other holes — but the more important task will be building something sustainable beyond this year.
—Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
Be realistic in knowing trust takes time and asking someone for a recommendation or introduction right away is not always the best next step.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The money is transferred between accounts within minutes and ready to spend right away.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 22 Jan. 2025
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Paul Eisenberg, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
This is a roster that should have the pieces to compete right away, depending on what Mougey does at quarterback and in filling some other holes — but the more important task will be building something sustainable beyond this year.
—Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
Be realistic in knowing trust takes time and asking someone for a recommendation or introduction right away is not always the best next step.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The money is transferred between accounts within minutes and ready to spend right away.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right away
Adverb
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Representatives for Abbott's office did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment in the evening on when this would happen.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
3 Feb. 2025
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An Amazon spokesperson didn’t immediately respond to CNBC for a request for comment.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The Japanese government promptly purchased more than 100 copies of Yardley’s book, sending it to embassies and legations to encourage them to strengthen their codes.—
Peter Zablocki,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Feb. 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter’s Oopsie-Daisy Sabrina Carpenter Photo by Maya Dehlin Spach/FilmMagic Stepping out in a glittery tux carrying (and promptly dropping) a sparkly dance cane, Sabrina Carpenter staged a classic Hollywood musical number as a blooper reel, complete with a full-troupe tap routine.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Kelly is now tasked with operating a group that was No. 29 overall in points and No. 27 in total yardage in 2024.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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The Spurs improved at the margins around him this summer, adding veterans Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes to aid a young core that now includes Stephon Castle, drafted fourth in June and protected in these talks with the Kings.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The majestic views changed instantly after rounding a bend revealed an out-of-control fire bounding up the canyon.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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The sleek style is a practical swap for jeans that instantly dress up your outfit.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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His reporting has resulted directly in the passage of five new laws.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Sign up for free to receive it directly in your inbox.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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And while water tends to run right off of it, leaves and pine straw are prone to cling to the mat.—
Moriah Mason,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2025
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That sample-heavy, international sound is part of what makes any genre label slip right off Khruangin's music.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Ellison previously sought the post himself in 2017, right as Trump was beginning his first term.—
Dana Ferguson,
Twin Cities,
31 Jan. 2025
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The last hurrah: Everything broke right in winning their last championship, including career years for Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins as well as a favorable path to the NBA Finals.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Compare this with a short-term property-sharing business like Airbnb, whose competitors must almost go global straight off the bat.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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Interestingly enough, the Roomy is actually something of an MPV-camper van straight off the Toyota lot, a five-seater with two front seats that fold completely flat and a rear bench that reclines by up to 70 degrees.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20away. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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