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as in instantaneous
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
felt immediate relief after taking the painkiller
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as in swift
done, carried out, or given without delay
immediate treatment saved the victim of the massive heart attack
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as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance
for the victims of the terrorist attack, the incident is as immediate as yesterday's news
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as in current
existing or in progress right now
we need to solve the immediate problems before working on the more long-term ones
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Recent Examples of immediate
An immediate success, The Day of the Jackal spent seven weeks at No. 1 on The New York Times Best Seller List throughout October and November in 1971.
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Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
Some universities that initially appeared to be strong candidates for private equity investment—such as the University of North Carolina—were ultimately put off by Wall Street’s expectation for immediate returns.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025
The Indiana Fever took an immediate lead, but the Sky traded blows with back-to-back baskets from Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese to keep within three points.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
The asteroids likely pose no immediate danger to Earth, but are a way for astronomers to learn more about detecting them.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 June 2025
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Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
Some universities that initially appeared to be strong candidates for private equity investment—such as the University of North Carolina—were ultimately put off by Wall Street’s expectation for immediate returns.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025
The Indiana Fever took an immediate lead, but the Sky traded blows with back-to-back baskets from Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese to keep within three points.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
The asteroids likely pose no immediate danger to Earth, but are a way for astronomers to learn more about detecting them.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediate
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The material effects on the actor’s career were instantaneous.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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Finance has always been data-driven, but it’s now poised for instantaneous, insight-rich operations.—
Murugan Lakshmanan,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Joe Schoen and Daboll already are giving a ton of key players days and weeks off this spring, limiting the football that some of their primary contributors are playing.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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Democratic mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo speaks during a primary debate on June 4 in New York.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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The Checkers’ response, however, was swift and decisive.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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In a pandemic’s early stages, infections were swift, and death came quickly for both rats and humans.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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The rep presumed that Pepe had traveled at least three miles from the nearest body of water, with the next being about five miles away from where the gator was found.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Individuals from the affected countries who have already purchased tickets to travel to the U.S. should consult with their airlines and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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More: Trump issues new travel ban affecting nearly 20 countries: What travelers need to know Which nations have been targeted in current and previous travel bans?—
George Petras,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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First, audit your current encryption methods and ensure that your infrastructure can manage these new algorithms.—
Usman Javaid,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Fortunately, cloud providers are on hand to offer instant access to the latest cutting-edge chips, tools and frameworks.—
Jeffrey Gregor,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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One is the shift toward performance marketing models prioritizing instant feedback loops over long-term brand equity.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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The video begins with an overhead shot of the massive property, offering a direct view of the home’s surrounding greenery and now-empty pool in the backyard.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The attack came a day after direct peace talks in Istanbul made no progress on ending the fighting.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
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From improving financial planning to optimizing operational processes, every area can benefit from management based on accurate and timely data.—
Jose Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The film is a timely reminder about efforts to combat police brutality, Spencer said, just as the Trump administration has pulled back from investigating and suing police departments over civil rights violations.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2025
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“Immediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediate. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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