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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
Treatment was immediate, the Halifax, England, mom says: Her daughter was given a blood transfusion, then transferred to Leeds General Infirmary for ten days of intense chemotherapy and steroids.
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Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Taking flight, as Swanson has several times in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk, conjures a world beyond the immediate.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
There still could be wiggle room for TikTok to avoid an immediate shutdown.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
With other departments in the area already stretched thin that night, no immediate backup was available.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Taking flight, as Swanson has several times in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk, conjures a world beyond the immediate.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
There still could be wiggle room for TikTok to avoid an immediate shutdown.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
With other departments in the area already stretched thin that night, no immediate backup was available.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediate
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Essentially, the standards call for new tankless (sometimes called instantaneous) gas water heaters to use less energy than the least efficient models currently available, according to the Appliance Standards Awareness Project.Addy Bink, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
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The transition from holiday mode to active recruitment isn't instantaneous.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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There are many bedrooms located upstairs, including the spacious primary suite that overlooks the verdant grounds.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2025
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Think outside the pump Southern California has always been subject to drought and Santa Ana winds, primary factors for today’s fires.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Matthew Braga On music for floating. Column Closing Pandora's Box Rollie Pemberton Reckoning with the swift decline of Twitter.Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
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Referring to Hurricane Ian, DeSantis stressed Florida's swift response, including rebuilding bridges in three days and restoring power to millions.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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There remains a possibility that margins could fall to about 9% in the near term.Trefis Team, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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To that end, CEO Patrick Spence today published a letter that covers the progress Sonos has made with the new app — and what customers can expect in the near future.Chris Welch, The Verge, 13 Jan. 2025
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Warner will lose the bulk of its NBA rights following the end of the current cycle, and in the fall, NBC will join ESPN and Amazon as the main U.S. rightsholders for the league.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
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Here’s a look back at how our current snowfall compares with previous seasons.Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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And even with strong characters, one wrong step can still be an instant death on these multi-phase bosses.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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The record, which has been rightly hailed as an instant classic by critics and fans alike, is a heartfelt ode to the island, one that pays tribute to its history, rich cultural tradition and the resiliency of its people.Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Two people with direct knowledge of the matter told the AP that all of the Uyghurs detained in Thailand submitted asylum applications to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, which the AP verified by reviewing copies of the letters.Dake Kang and Huizhong Wu, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Aer Lingus and American Airlines has direct flights from Boston Logan International Airport to Shannon Airport.Karla Pope, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025
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Colon cancer is often preventable with timely screening.Peter Ubel, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Senate Bill 988, dubbed the Freelance Worker Protection Act, aims to ensure independent contractors are paid in a timely manner.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Immediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediate. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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