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as in instantaneous
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
felt immediate relief after taking the painkiller
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as in swift
done, carried out, or given without delay
immediate treatment saved the victim of the massive heart attack
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as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance
for the victims of the terrorist attack, the incident is as immediate as yesterday's news
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as in current
existing or in progress right now
we need to solve the immediate problems before working on the more long-term ones
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Recent Examples of immediate
In addition to injury management and recovery, Sportiv instills a sense of accountability, making young patients think of chiropractic from not only an immediate gains perspective but as a long-term investment in health and wellness.
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Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
While the immediate health risks are considered low, the recall underscores the ongoing scrutiny of food and beverage safety standards across Europe.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
On Tuesday, 50 million devotees had taken a bath in the holy river, and in the immediate hours after the stampedes, authorities say, millions more got in the water.
—Aakash Hassan, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 Jan. 2025
Franklin’s immediate ancestors grew up in a world where the fear of witchcraft led to tragic consequences.
—Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
While the immediate health risks are considered low, the recall underscores the ongoing scrutiny of food and beverage safety standards across Europe.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
On Tuesday, 50 million devotees had taken a bath in the holy river, and in the immediate hours after the stampedes, authorities say, millions more got in the water.
—Aakash Hassan, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 Jan. 2025
Franklin’s immediate ancestors grew up in a world where the fear of witchcraft led to tragic consequences.
—Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediate
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The date mechanism is particularly noteworthy for its instantaneous jump at midnight.—
Bhanu Chopra,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The permit allowed for 406 colony-forming units per 100 milliliters or less as the instantaneous maximum.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Jan. 2025
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Testers consider performance across four primary categories: efficacy, safety (including ease of use), research and the science behind specific claims, as well as product value.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2025
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This surge in prices has been identified as a primary factor in the sales decline, along with escalating mortgage rates.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Republican also acknowledged Charlotte is pushing for swift action in the legislature.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2025
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Even for many residents of Gaza, however, the swift re-emergence of the fighters, some in official uniforms, was a surprise.—
Iyad Abuheweila,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The State Department’s Extended Continental Shelf Project works out of a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration building in Boulder, Colorado, some 800 miles from the nearest ocean.—
Jack Truesdale,
The Atlantic,
25 Jan. 2025
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The coroner and police expect to hold a press conference in the near future to disclose additional information.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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Riley worked closely with Dave Emerick, USC’s current general manager, on all personnel matters.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Most current Dallas Cowboys players weren’t born when the franchise last played a game beyond the divisional round on Jan. 14, 1996.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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But the Dodgers’ are hopeful the 6-foot-4 hurler will be able to quickly adapt to life in the majors, and become an instant contributor in next season’s World Series title defense.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Others are the result of what could be thought of as a little instant comeuppance.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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Telluride, with its small community (population 2,525) and direct access to skiing, hiking, and biking, met the mark.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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In both cases, the infection can be spread by direct contact with infected persons or by contact with contaminated objects.—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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Kravitz's directorial debut crosses a timely narrative with a mighty satisfying finale.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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How quickly and thoroughly police investigate deadly crashes is crucial to serving timely justice for victims, experts tell Axios.—
Jay R. Jordan,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Immediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediate. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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