as in immediately
without delay
you need to have this fixed right away
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Recent Examples of right away
The temptation to start him right away is understandable: The Knicks’ defense has collapsed in his absence.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2025
Despite scoring regulatory approval, Google isn't releasing the feature in the US right away.
—Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2025
Don’t wash the eggs but make sure the eggs are being laid right in the nest box, collect them at least every 24 to 36 hours, and refrigerate them right away.
—Jia H. Jung, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Anyone who develops symptoms of listeria infection should get medical care right away.
—Katherine Dillinger, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2025
Despite scoring regulatory approval, Google isn't releasing the feature in the US right away.
—Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2025
Don’t wash the eggs but make sure the eggs are being laid right in the nest box, collect them at least every 24 to 36 hours, and refrigerate them right away.
—Jia H. Jung, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Anyone who develops symptoms of listeria infection should get medical care right away.
—Katherine Dillinger, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right away
Adverb
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Neither official, however, is leaving politics immediately.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Having just released its last album in January 2024 and then immediately touring through late May, the new album comes just nine months after the band began writing it.—
Josh Chesler,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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They were promptly disqualified, as Ben Golliver of The Washington Post reports.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Casino magnate Steve Wynn promptly trumped the president and gave $1 million to the club as did two other billionaires.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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In 2020, Sue Bell became one of the first Alzheimer's patients in the U.S. to receive the drug now marketed as Leqembi.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Mercury will now begin a new chapter of the organization – with fresh faces, new styles, and different leadership.—
Shane Young,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Just a pea-sized amount sinks in instantly, leaving your skin ridiculously soft and perfectly primed for makeup.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
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The itch-relief plasters instantly soothe insect bites in both adults and children.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Co-producer Jacob Tell says that the upcoming concert and auction will directly support music industry workers affected by the Los Angeles wildfires with grants for housing, medical bills, groceries and other living essentials.—
Andrea Zarczynski,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Flanked by two men who appeared to be security, Gascón bypassed the Cesar press line and went directly inside the Olympia auditorium.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Set Realistic, Top-Of-Funnel Goals Brands need to know, right off the bat, that in-game ads are likely going to give them top-of-funnel awareness or support TOF efforts incrementally, at best.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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One such example of accessible ice climbing in the region is Tangle Falls, which is set right off the parkway, 85 miles north of Lake Louise.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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This occurred in the summer of 1984, right before Jordan would represent the U.S. as an Olympian and join the NBA.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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So now as long as my show is on the air, her spirit is right there.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2025
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Her statement tweed coat, straight off of the Chanel runway, costs $9,600.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Compare this with a short-term property-sharing business like Airbnb, whose competitors must almost go global straight off the bat.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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