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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Haliburton made one of the most instantly memorable shots in the history of the sport, without which who knows what might’ve happened in Game 7?
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 June 2025
The bold hue acts as an accessory on its own—wear it with neutral travel basics to instantly elevate your look from functional to chic.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2025
Not that anyone should speculate on people’s race, but this is the modern internet, and unfortunately Arabella Stanton is instantly being put under a microscope for…looking mildly not white?
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Kitchen faucet with pull-down sprayer: $49.99 Replacing an old faucet head can instantly transform your kitchen area.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
Haliburton made one of the most instantly memorable shots in the history of the sport, without which who knows what might’ve happened in Game 7?
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 June 2025
The bold hue acts as an accessory on its own—wear it with neutral travel basics to instantly elevate your look from functional to chic.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2025
Not that anyone should speculate on people’s race, but this is the modern internet, and unfortunately Arabella Stanton is instantly being put under a microscope for…looking mildly not white?
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instantly
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But the momentum shifted back to Tampa Bay immediately when Castillo dropped a routine throw from Pete Alonso at first base to begin the sixth.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2025
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Odds are, their eyes won’t immediately be drawn to a bright piece of furniture or particularly stylish accessory.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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As Kagan said in court on Thursday, the Mexican government might have had a good theory, but U.S cities brought similar suits in the early 2000s, and Congress promptly passed a law shielding gun manufacturers from lawsuits stemming from the criminal use of a firearm by a third party.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
5 June 2025
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Even a minor issue can escalate into a major reputational disaster if it’s not handled promptly and transparently.—
Valentina Drofa,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The first-place Yankees, who only scored one run in Friday’s series-opening loss, have now dropped their last four games against the fourth-place Red Sox.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2025
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According to a report, 87% of consumers now favor timelessness over trends while 80–92% rank material quality and craftsmanship above brand prestige when defining luxury.—
Carol RH Malasig,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The president recognizes them as engines of regional prosperity whose success directly benefits American industry.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
semafor.com,
4 June 2025
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The Daily News and our colleagues in the press have been asking lots of questions and getting some answers which have been published, but voters deserve to hear directly from the men and women who would be mayor for the next four years.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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“Instantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instantly. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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