1
as in immediate
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
her first novel was a straightaway success
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2
as in linear
free from irregularities or digressions in course
the doomed ship was headed on a straightaway course in the path of the iceberg
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as in immediately
without delay
he got to the hospital, and straightaway he was admitted and given intravenous fluids
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Recent Examples of straightaway
Bernie Wilson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
The 6-foot-7-inch star hammered a high heater from Guardians reliever Hunter Gaddis 414 feet to straightaway center field, stretching the scoreline to 6-2 and putting the game away despite an extra run by Cleveland in the top of the ninth.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2019
Obviously, people always want to see results straightaway but that’s not how things work.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2019
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Adjective
Tatis extended his hitting streak to 13 games with his shot to straightaway center with one out in the first.
—Bernie Wilson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
The 6-foot-7-inch star hammered a high heater from Guardians reliever Hunter Gaddis 414 feet to straightaway center field, stretching the scoreline to 6-2 and putting the game away despite an extra run by Cleveland in the top of the ninth.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
Adverb
But that’s not what’s happening when uninformed and inexperienced e-scooter riders injure themselves straightaway.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2019
Obviously, people always want to see results straightaway but that’s not how things work.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightaway
Adjective
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Conveniently placed less than a 15-minute drive from Iowa State University and downtown Ames, the home’s rural setting appears a world away from any major metropolis, part of the immediate appeal for the right type of buyer.—
Richard Lane,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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And the dismissal of C.Q. Brown will have immediate ramifications.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Instead of following a purely linear project plan, effective project leaders focus on steps to successfully validate the problem – and the solution identified to solve it – while never giving up the drive to meet project milestones and achieve financial objectives.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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New episodes release Fridays, with a linear airing Sundays at 9 p.m. on Showtime.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Neither official, however, is leaving politics immediately.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Representatives for the agencies and the White House did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Indeed, engagement and performance are mostly predicted, not by where people work, but by the quality and competence of their direct line managers.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Just about every room on both floors enjoys panoramic city and park vistas and direct access to a tranquil terrace enveloped in greenery, creating a serene vibe that’s difficult to find in the heart of Manhattan.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Hackman took them to a shelter where they were promptly named after the actor and his costar Keanu Reeves, according to The Baltimore Sun.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ensure that all firmware and security updates are installed promptly to close potential security gaps.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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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And the platform design gets them instant gratification in the form of validation.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Knicks listed him as questionable in the final two games before the break, but after missing five straight contests, he is expected to return pending a successful pregame warmup.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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For the fifth straight year, Orlando led the way for domestic travelers flying out of CLT.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Straightaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightaway. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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