as in immediately
without delay
showed leadership by reacting instantly to the crisis
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as in when
just at the moment that
we realized there would be problems instantly we saw the final report
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Recent Examples of instantly
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Every travel wardrobe benefits from a polished top that can instantly elevate simple pants or shorts.
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Aashna Gheewalla,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
When Blazy’s first Chanel creations began arriving at stores across Paris in March, the shirt developed in partnership with Charvet, priced at €3,900, sold out instantly.
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Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
Most people see this pasta salad and they're instantly transported back in time.
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Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
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Adverb
Spiro has already instantly sold out a North American tour this fall based largely on the strength of that tune, along with some other keepers that have dribbled out, one by one, in the interim.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Every travel wardrobe benefits from a polished top that can instantly elevate simple pants or shorts.
—
Aashna Gheewalla,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
When Blazy’s first Chanel creations began arriving at stores across Paris in March, the shirt developed in partnership with Charvet, priced at €3,900, sold out instantly.
—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
Most people see this pasta salad and they're instantly transported back in time.
—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for instantly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instantly
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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“Instantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instantly. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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