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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
For us, the idea of downsizing to downtown or the beach was an immediate non-starter.
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Tim Maurer, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
The language used in the executive order was an immediate red flag for Max Wiznitzer, MD, a pediatric neurologist at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland and co-chair of the Professional Advisory Board at CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder).
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025
Though the rejection bothered her — didn’t a pardon mean the immediate restoration of her rights?
—Meridith Kohut, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
That absence of fear or outside influence is immediate upon listen.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Feb. 2025
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Tim Maurer, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
The language used in the executive order was an immediate red flag for Max Wiznitzer, MD, a pediatric neurologist at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland and co-chair of the Professional Advisory Board at CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder).
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025
Though the rejection bothered her — didn’t a pardon mean the immediate restoration of her rights?
—Meridith Kohut, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
That absence of fear or outside influence is immediate upon listen.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediate
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There was zero time wasted on deciding where the puck should go; every pass was instantaneous and laser-accurate and threaded the needle through the slot perfectly.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
9 Dec. 2024
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Six decades ago, Medley's warm baritone was an instantaneous stylistic reference for the era of good feeling that allowed rock 'n' roll to evolve into a global phenomenon.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
26 Nov. 2024
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The interface consists of selecting a primary tool and then a contextual menu at the bottom of the screen with the options for that tool.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
1 Mar. 2025
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The money could give him a significant edge with just four months to go until the primary election.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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The reaction from some prominent Trump supporters on social media to the document release, particularly the lack of new information, was swift and damning, with lots of criticism for the right-wing influencers involved — but much of the opprobrium reserved for Bondi.—
Abid Rahman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Flexibility enables swift adjustments to changing circumstances, ensuring continuity and competitiveness.—
Jochen Schwenk,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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But among the world’s democracies, the United States has a near—but not total—monopoly on the best surface-to-air missiles and their supporting launchers and radars.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The nearest batch of suitable cement was five hundred miles away, in Bakersfield, California.—
Brent Crane,
The New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2025
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But the impact of a collection tradeline will depend on variable factors like your current score, the score model and even how recent the collection is, experts say.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
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However, any positives from the current report will be apparent soon enough.—
Vincent Turley,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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And the platform design gets them instant gratification in the form of validation.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2025
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However, those lottery balls going in a different direction brings instant questions to how this process will end over time.—
Evan Sidery,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Laser direct infrared imaging—an advanced form of microscopy using laser light—was used to detect and count the microplastic particles in each bird's lungs.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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The claim: Zelenskyy blocked access to Truth Social in Ukraine A Feb. 20 Threads post (direct link, archive link) claims a social media platform launched years ago by President Donald Trump is no longer available in a certain country.—
Chris Mueller,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Tools like Duolingo’s AI tutors, which adjust to individual proficiency levels, have been shown to improve writing and conversational skills through timely corrections, as noted in a 2022 Stanford study.—
Balaji Soundararajan,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The same cannot be said of logistics, which often makes timely production and deliveries challenging, never mind any urgent celebrity requests, according to the designer.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Immediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediate. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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