as in immediately
without delay
showed leadership by reacting instantly to the crisis
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as in when
just at the moment that
we realized there would be problems instantly we saw the final report
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Recent Examples of instantly
Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
The ingredient’s instantly recognizable prickly sensation activates on the tongue, electrifying our experience of any dish, savory or sweet.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
The program saves Cloud Documents instantly, which support collaboration among multiple creators with an Invite to Edit option.
—PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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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From there, swipe or pat a lipstick and gloss on, and voilà, instantly perky skin.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
The ingredient’s instantly recognizable prickly sensation activates on the tongue, electrifying our experience of any dish, savory or sweet.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
The program saves Cloud Documents instantly, which support collaboration among multiple creators with an Invite to Edit option.
—PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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
See all Example Sentences for instantly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instantly
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LiUNA did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
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But the program started slow for affected businesses in the weeks immediately following the disaster.Emily Condon, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
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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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The continental size is 2 inches wider and 7 liters bigger than the international version (but both are on sale now).Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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Rose is now hosting an interview show on YouTube where his recent guests have included author Michael Lewis and broadcaster Bob Costas.CBS News, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2024
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Between 1975 and 2019, Thailand directly and indirectly exported almost 35,000 animals or their products from Madagascar, according to the report.Chris Lau and Kocha Olarn, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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Her critics and supporters also note her savvy use of social media to speak directly to voters.Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Instantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instantly. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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