1
as in instantaneous
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
an instant response to the cry for help
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2
as in urgent
needing immediate attention
an instant need for food supplies in the famine-stricken country
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3
as in current
existing or in progress right now
we should be more concerned with instant dangers than with those in the far-off future
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as in minute
a very small space of time
it all happened in an instant
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Recent Examples of instant
Nohar Zmora, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Rain or shine, just throw on a swing coat and lug-sole boots for instant sartorial success.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
Rachel S Ellis, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Place a $5 bet on any MLB game with the bet365 bonus code to release an instant $300 bonus.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Customers and potential customers have instant access to research and information.
—Nohar Zmora, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Rain or shine, just throw on a swing coat and lug-sole boots for instant sartorial success.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
Real-time financial monitoring and instant transaction matching enable business owners to operate leaner and respond swiftly to changes—significantly lowering overhead.
—Rachel S Ellis, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Place a $5 bet on any MLB game with the bet365 bonus code to release an instant $300 bonus.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instant
Adjective
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Our testing has shown that the cellular Starlink service is sometimes instantaneous but occasionally takes several minutes to send a text message.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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Stablecoins, especially those being developed and deployed by TradFi institutions and even states, in the case of Wyoming, provide a traceable, low-volatility, and instantaneous method of conducting business.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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TeamSmile also launched a new pilot program to deliver essential dental care for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), highlighting the urgent need for accessible treatment for these kids.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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This means distinguishing between urgent and important tasks, eliminating unnecessary metrics and communications, clarifying policies, and setting clear expectations.—
Kotter,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Arafat’s successor, current PA President Mahmoud Abbas, has banished and imprisoned opponents and critics.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The current Razorback defenders are well aware of the shortcomings in last year’s game.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some like to get to the airport very early, with time for a full picnic, while others are dashing in at the last minute while downing a protein bar.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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In April, Tien Kung Ultra became the first robot to finish a half-marathon, completing the 21-kilometer course in Beijing in 2 hours and 40 minutes.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Kraft caught the ball just 5 yards downfield and safety Will Harris had a chance to make an immediate tackle.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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His team have the immediate fixtures to succeed, facing Sunderland and West Ham next.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In women, nerve issues or a cystocele (a type of pelvic organ prolapse, or dropped bladder) can alter flow, but acute urinary retention is much less common, affecting only about 3 in 100,000 women each year.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Kazakhstan’s president recognizes the acute competition for investors’ dollars.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Investigators also shared that Jones’ 4-year-old son was among the children present on the night of the shooting.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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Jacek Najder, Poland's representative to NATO, was also present, the country's Foreign Ministry said.—
Will Gretsky,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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In the Bay State, Caitlin Nugent scored first and Mia Francis tallied the second to lead Braintree to a 2-0 victory over Milton.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Then rookie center Dominique Malonga completed a three point play that propelled the Storm up by one point, 84-83 with 31 seconds remaining.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Instant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instant. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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