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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
Yet for travelers, industry veterans say, this seesaw experience won’t make an immediate difference to the cost of flights or lodgings in Mexico or Canada.
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Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
In the immediate aftermath, figures such as Issa Rae canceled their shows, and Ben Folds and Renee Fleming withdrew as advisers.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
However, there was no immediate word from the office of the 85-year-old Khamenei, who has final say over all matters of state.
—TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
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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Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
In the immediate aftermath, figures such as Issa Rae canceled their shows, and Ben Folds and Renee Fleming withdrew as advisers.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
However, there was no immediate word from the office of the 85-year-old Khamenei, who has final say over all matters of state.
—TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediate
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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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The money could give him a significant edge with just four months to go until the primary election.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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The interface consists of selecting a primary tool and then a contextual menu at the bottom of the screen with the options for that tool.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
1 Mar. 2025
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Flexibility enables swift adjustments to changing circumstances, ensuring continuity and competitiveness.—
Jochen Schwenk,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The reaction from some prominent Trump supporters on social media to the document release, particularly the lack of new information, was swift and damning, with lots of criticism for the right-wing influencers involved — but much of the opprobrium reserved for Bondi.—
Abid Rahman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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The nearest batch of suitable cement was five hundred miles away, in Bakersfield, California.—
Brent Crane,
The New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2025
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But among the world’s democracies, the United States has a near—but not total—monopoly on the best surface-to-air missiles and their supporting launchers and radars.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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That’s because Seattle is the only one of the current MLB teams to never get to a World Series.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago’s past.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 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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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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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
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Employee layoffs at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could impact the timely return of tax refunds and other services, experts have said.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Knicks controlled the game, behind timely offense and defense.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Immediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediate. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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