as in immediately
without delay
you need to have this fixed right away
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Recent Examples of right away
This kind of issue is on the utility or main service side, so it should be looked at by a licensed electrician right away.
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Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2025
The first thing that was different right away with this one was that the first one was done during the pandemic.
—Vita Dadoo, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2025
Green urged residents to evacuate coastal zones right away in a news conference.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
Starting removal proceedings does not mean Abrego Garcia would necessarily be deported right away.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 22 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for right away
Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2025
The first thing that was different right away with this one was that the first one was done during the pandemic.
—Vita Dadoo, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2025
Green urged residents to evacuate coastal zones right away in a news conference.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
Starting removal proceedings does not mean Abrego Garcia would necessarily be deported right away.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 22 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for right away
Recent Examples of Synonyms for right away
Adverb
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Rather than just revel in shock and joy, Harman immediately looked a few steps out.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the law’s effect on those credits.—
Alexa St. John,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The act aims to safeguard providers' First Amendment rights and requires state agencies to promptly notify them of any complaints that could affect their licensure.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 July 2025
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Follow evacuation orders: If local authorities issue an evacuation order, heed it promptly.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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Molly is now a part of the very same group, the Florida Junior Thespians, that Drew was a member of as a teenager.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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In Leanne, which is now streaming on Netflix, our title character is thrown for a loop when her husband Bill (Stiles) leaves her for another woman.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
1 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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And while those cocktails usually have rum, how perfectly tiki for a gin cocktail to show up wearing a rum cocktail’s clothes, and to be instantly accepted by the community, and raised as one of their own.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
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For many of us, the smell or taste of a specific recipe can instantly transport us back in time.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
Adverb
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My ultimate goal is to help people feel a sense of wellness, and these ingredients directly nourish that.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
23 July 2025
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This may be one of the last chances to buy the phone directly from Google, if that matters to you.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Adverb
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All of these popular spots sit right off Route One, the coastal alternative road that winds through the state and hugs the Atlantic from the southern border with New Hampshire all the way north to the Canadian border.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
27 July 2025
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McCarthy is expected to play well, but he should not be expected to be a superstar right off the bat.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
Adverb
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Located right across the water from Miami, Key Biscayne is filled with tranquil experiences in nature, delicious dining options with incredible views of the water, and even a little bit of history to explore.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
30 July 2025
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The dog is five feet and is perfect for setting up right next to your other decor.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 July 2025
Adverb
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Over 40,000 shoppers grabbed it this month, and the zippered cubes keep everything wrinkle-free and ready to wear straight off the plane.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Joao Pedro, above, scoring a double straight off the bat yesterday — in some style too — was an extension of a period when (unlike the usual run of things at Stamford Bridge) everything seems to be going Chelsea’s way.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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