1
as in instantaneous
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
an instant response to the cry for help
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as in urgent
needing immediate attention
an instant need for food supplies in the famine-stricken country
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as in current
existing or in progress right now
we should be more concerned with instant dangers than with those in the far-off future
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as in minute
a very small space of time
it all happened in an instant
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Recent Examples of instant
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
He's already played a key role in the team remaining unbeaten, and has been an instant success for the Chiefs.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
The track, which released in initially released as a standalone single in August, was an instant hit, debuting at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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At the risk of sounding like a broken record: instant pudding mix is magic.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
He's already played a key role in the team remaining unbeaten, and has been an instant success for the Chiefs.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Even just a quick five-minute vacuuming of high-traffic areas offers an instant refresh.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
The track, which released in initially released as a standalone single in August, was an instant hit, debuting at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instant
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This means, according to Benjamin, the transcription process should be nigh instantaneous.Steven Aquino, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Former President Trump drew near instantaneous pushback from establishment Republicans for pressing GOP lawmakers to take a hard line on shutting down the government.Andrew Solender, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024
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Working with key allies such as Australia and Japan to bolster deterrence will require urgent effort.Michael Green, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
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Oxygen is an urgent need in this mountain town of 2,857.Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
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But there has been much debate about whether the current law goes far enough.The Week UK, theweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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Trump, who will become the 47th president of the United States, defeated current Vice President Kamala Harris, with at least 277 Electoral College votes, as of mid-Wednesday.Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
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Give them a minute to reinflate on the other side, then hang up your items to let the wrinkles fall out.David Pierce, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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This Roomba sweeps and sucks up dust for 120 minutes on a single charge.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024
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In the United States alone, it’s estimated nearly 260 million Americans will be overweight or obese by 2050 unless policy makers take immediate action.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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The leader of the opposition parties, Rahul Gandhi, demanded the immediate arrest of Adani.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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In the years since, losses in some places have neared 20% — and were particularly acute following a massive flood event in 2019.Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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To address the acute issues at hand, the Day 1 Fund generally supports organizations that offer emergency or other temporary shelter to specific families.Phoebe Liu, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Taylor Swift Rocks $5K Versace Suit and French Twist to Support Travis Kelce in Boss Style at Chiefs-Broncos The star's go-to makeup look was also present.Catherine Santino, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Friction point: Past and present city leaders spoke out against three propositions that were added to the ballot by petition.Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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But Herbert later completed a pair of clutch passes to Ladd McConkey that helped set up J.K. Dobbins’ 29-yard touchdown run with 18 seconds remaining.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Denver has given up an average time to pressure of 2.89 seconds, tied for third in the league, according to NFL’s Next Gen Stats.Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Instant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instant. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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