as in immediately
without delay
I had just slammed the car door shut when I instantaneously remembered that I had left the keys inside
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Recent Examples of instantaneously
The chicken and the egg come into existence instantaneously and simultaneously.
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Peter Gosselin,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Almost instantaneously, Garcia drew his weapon and fired nine shots at Denis’s departing vehicle.
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Brittany Wallman,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
That happened instantaneously in a way no other life experience has affected us before.
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Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Friendships are formed instantaneously; by day four, these men know each other more deeply than many of their friends and relatives.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Oil markets can be highly volatile and opinions in the sector may change instantaneously and without notice.
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Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
With the entrance of radio and television, information was transmitted instantaneously and universally, yet the public grew passive, absorbing news without necessarily acting on it.
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Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Unlike a rocket, which accelerates to escape velocity over a few minutes, subjecting its crew to strong but survivable g-forces, a projectile fired from a cannon accelerates almost instantaneously.
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Neil Oseman,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
The low CoG and perfect weight distribution then pair with that instantaneously available torque, the suspension lean, and steering precision to make exploring the limits of the standard Pirelli Scorpion all-season tires a joy.
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ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
Peter Gosselin,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Almost instantaneously, Garcia drew his weapon and fired nine shots at Denis’s departing vehicle.
—
Brittany Wallman,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
That happened instantaneously in a way no other life experience has affected us before.
—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Friendships are formed instantaneously; by day four, these men know each other more deeply than many of their friends and relatives.
—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Oil markets can be highly volatile and opinions in the sector may change instantaneously and without notice.
—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
With the entrance of radio and television, information was transmitted instantaneously and universally, yet the public grew passive, absorbing news without necessarily acting on it.
—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Unlike a rocket, which accelerates to escape velocity over a few minutes, subjecting its crew to strong but survivable g-forces, a projectile fired from a cannon accelerates almost instantaneously.
—
Neil Oseman,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
The low CoG and perfect weight distribution then pair with that instantaneously available torque, the suspension lean, and steering precision to make exploring the limits of the standard Pirelli Scorpion all-season tires a joy.
—
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instantaneously
Adverb
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Affidavits supporting the Johnsons’ arrests were not immediately available Friday evening.
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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, who voted against the proposal in mid-June, voiced fears that the list of noncitizen voters would immediately be seized by federal immigration authorities.
Adverb
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Their coupling instantly captured the attention and hearts of fans around the world, and Swift’s presence at Chiefs games was even credited with bolstering female interest in NFL football.
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For her grandfather, opening the package instantly transported him back to his teenage years.
Adverb
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If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.
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Claus trudged to the monitor, watched the foul on an agonizing loop and promptly handed Balogun a red card.
Adverb
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Both suspects now face additional charges, including 28 counts of payment card theft, larceny, identity theft and conspiracy.
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Once an exclusive perk, airport lounges are now frequently overcrowded and offer a diminished experience.
Adverb
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However, the records do not identify Swift or Kelce and do not reveal if the event is directly connected to the couple.
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Add chunk oak firewood or oak smoking chunks directly onto the hot coals.
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“Instantaneously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instantaneously. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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