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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
Officials say 911 should only be used if fireworks cause an active fire, injury or another immediate threat to public safety.
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Maddie White,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
That foundational research established that physiological signals can be voluntarily shaped with practice when immediate feedback is provided, which is the same principle behind today’s consumer HRV biofeedback tools.
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Markets have responded to the absence of immediate escalation, with WTI hovering around $70/bbl, but the strategic conditions that generated the crisis persist.
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Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Mike Grier got immediate help by trading for Darnell Nurse and signing Mason Marchment and Jacob Trouba.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
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Maddie White,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
That foundational research established that physiological signals can be voluntarily shaped with practice when immediate feedback is provided, which is the same principle behind today’s consumer HRV biofeedback tools.
—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Markets have responded to the absence of immediate escalation, with WTI hovering around $70/bbl, but the strategic conditions that generated the crisis persist.
—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Mike Grier got immediate help by trading for Darnell Nurse and signing Mason Marchment and Jacob Trouba.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for immediate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediate
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This automates the quality assurance process, replacing slow manual review with instantaneous digital flows.
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With the craft's communications failing within the first two hours, the submersible imploded upon descent, resulting in their instantaneous deaths.
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Roughly two-thirds of American households own their primary residence, according to the Federal Survey of Consumer Finances from 2022, the most recent edition.
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The capacity of the primary viewing area at the Washington Monument is set at about 150,000, according to Secret Service Special Agent in Charge David Yamen, who runs the agency's dignitary protective division.
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Industry typically favors action, making swift decisions despite uncertainty, while academia prioritizes rigor, demanding thorough evidence to avoid costly errors.
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The Verge’s David Pierce, Nilay Patel, and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy describe Fadell’s frustration with outdated, expensive temperature controls and his swift entry back into the product scene.
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What The Numbers Tell Us The same McKinsey research sizes the global content-creation value chain at $181 billion, with the largest near-term GenAI value concentrated in pre- and post-production, together roughly half of total production spend.
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The nearest manufacturer to Ford's recall pace is Chrysler, which has issued 19 recalls so far this year, NHTSA said.
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The union says it’s already made concessions at the bargaining table but with little offered in return to improve current conditions and wages.
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The instant demand surge for their services has allowed bottom cleaning teams to up their fees by a few thousand dollars.
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Davis aimed to make Arista an instant major; one able to compete with his former employer as well as labels including Atlantic Records and RCA.
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Rabies can also be transmitted through direct contact with brain or nervous system tissue from an infected animal.
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Reliable plasma diagnostics are considered a key requirement because direct measurements inside fusion reactors become increasingly difficult as temperatures and neutron radiation levels rise.
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My job is to report in a timely manner on crime, mass shootings, war coverage, domestic and international affairs, pop culture and more.
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With multiple timely benefits, a CD account could be especially worth opening for savers this July.
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“Immediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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