as in immediately
without delay
you need to have this fixed right away
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Recent Examples of right away
There were sprinkles on the racetrack, and who ends up in the wall right away?
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
The vote was closer, 6-5, over whether to pause the decision for a week to let the Trump administration appeal to the Supreme Court right away.
—Lindsay Whitehurst and Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Go and get the Beats Pill right away and enjoy actual top-notch sound quality, all for just $99.95!
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Skin reactions may appear right away after taking the medication or after a few weeks.
—Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
The vote was closer, 6-5, over whether to pause the decision for a week to let the Trump administration appeal to the Supreme Court right away.
—Lindsay Whitehurst and Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Go and get the Beats Pill right away and enjoy actual top-notch sound quality, all for just $99.95!
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Skin reactions may appear right away after taking the medication or after a few weeks.
—Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right away
Adverb
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The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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The North Carolina State Highway Patrol did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for information on Sunday, April 27.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Several lawsuits claimed the drugstore chain failed to protect its customers and did not notify them of the incident promptly.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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If the government doesn't reimburse them promptly, the inspectors worry about having to pay the steep bills themselves.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The industry has already swallowed price increases and made supply-chain shifts where possible, professionals say, and higher prices will now hit consumers, likely slowing growth in a part of the economy that’s made up of lots of small, even mom-and-pop, businesses.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Santos made the grave error of not just lying about his background to voters — which while unethical and unsavory is not a crime — but embezzling donor funds for personal expenses and lying to Congress, among other things, which are chargeable offenses that have now resulted in his conviction.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Panthenol soothes the skin and strengthens the moisture barrier, and the lightly bubbling texture is instantly calming.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
21 Apr. 2025
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Uber was appealing because using an app to instantly summon a car is much easier than chasing down a cab.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Over the past few years, the women have rarely spoken directly to one another on social media, but there have been a few references that fight fans could take as under-the-radar jabs from both sides.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The skit also directly poked fun at Wood’s teeth, which later prompted SNL cast member Sarah Sherman, who portrayed Wood, to send Wood flowers and an apology.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Spend The Day At Pier Park Imagine a mall crossed with an amusement park and a restaurant district, and then place this massive complex right off the beach.—
Southern Living,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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Conine then crushed a two-run double to right off reliever Colin Poche for a 6-3 lead.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Thomas had a long and prolific career, right up to his final years, despite his health woes and a famously cranky personality that could curdle soup across the room.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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In the 19th and early 20th centuries, classically minded visitors to Rome looked right past his paintings.—
Jason Farago,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Seemingly out of nowhere Sol Campbell, one of their most experienced players and a bedrock of the defence, had an existential flash and walked straight off the pitch and out of the stadium at half-time of a home defeat against West Ham United.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Simply place the drinks, snacks, and glassware on the shelves, and they can be selected straight off the wall.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20away. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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