as in promptly
without delay
if we don't leave immediately, we'll be late for the concert
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Recent Examples of immediately
Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
O’Connell said the ongoing outbreak is a perfect example of why staffing, funding, data access, and other resources need to be in place before an emergency develops, allowing public health agencies to respond immediately.
—Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
Lacking the self-conscious grimness of Arrow that initially kept it away from four-color adventures, The Flash was immediately liberated to go full comic book, kickstarting the small-screen answer to the MCU.
—Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
In the 2020 election, U.S. stocks rose immediately after Election Day and continued their upward climb even after Trump contested the results.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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In contrast, control rats received their rewards immediately.
—Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
O’Connell said the ongoing outbreak is a perfect example of why staffing, funding, data access, and other resources need to be in place before an emergency develops, allowing public health agencies to respond immediately.
—Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
Lacking the self-conscious grimness of Arrow that initially kept it away from four-color adventures, The Flash was immediately liberated to go full comic book, kickstarting the small-screen answer to the MCU.
—Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
In the 2020 election, U.S. stocks rose immediately after Election Day and continued their upward climb even after Trump contested the results.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for immediately
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediately
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The authority’s chairman, Janno Lieber, promised that the contract to begin the tunneling work for the extension of the Second Avenue Subway into East Harlem would be issued promptly.Nolan Hicks, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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The new regulations require district staff members to explain the process to file Title IX complaints or promptly contact complainants to discuss supportive measures like counseling or schedule changes.Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Luckily, just in time, Nick whispers the one word in the (British) English language that instantly turns back the clock.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Harris instantly reset the terms of the contest with Trump.Matt Brown, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2024
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All the Colorado School of Mines football program can do now is wait.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Subscribe now for immediate access to the latest issue and to browse the rich archive.Erin Maglaque, The New York Review of Books, 15 Nov. 2024
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And business leaders have been clear that those costs will likely get passed directly to their customers.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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About half of new wireless subscribers are signing on directly to the Boost network, but that share needs to grow.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Immediately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediately. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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