as in immediately
without delay
you need to have this fixed right away
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Recent Examples of right away
Also, customers might not be able to book Tesla robotaxis right away.
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Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 11 June 2025
Extended-release melatonin (released slowly into the body over a longer period) might take longer to start working than immediate-release (released more quickly into the body right away).
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 10 June 2025
End with something that makes people want to get started right away.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Sometimes, a patent is used to commercialize a new product right away.
—Stephen Key, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for right away
Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 11 June 2025
Extended-release melatonin (released slowly into the body over a longer period) might take longer to start working than immediate-release (released more quickly into the body right away).
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 10 June 2025
End with something that makes people want to get started right away.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Sometimes, a patent is used to commercialize a new product right away.
—Stephen Key, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for right away
Recent Examples of Synonyms for right away
Adverb
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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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The Pittsburgh Penguins reached the Stanley Cup Final with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin on entry-level contracts immediately before the Blackhawks accomplished the same feat with Kane and Toews driving the team.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
Adverb
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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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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
Adverb
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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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And, for now, both tuning out President Donald Trump and preparing to host more Americans.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
Adverb
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But Alcaraz was not to be denied this time, breaking back instantly to ensure the Italian lost a grand slam set for the first time since the fourth round of the Australian Open five months ago.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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Harmon’s move came against the backdrop of the former Illinois House speaker’s upcoming sentencing for corruption and abuse of power and almost instantly created a bipartisan legislative controversy that resulted in the bill never getting called for a vote.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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In This Article Agents Negotiations Inspection Quality Critical Information Key Takeaways Buyers should personally review their inspection report and speak directly with the inspector instead of relying only on their real estate agent’s summary.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
16 June 2025
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Despite the name of the new cellular company and its association with the President’s family, the Trump Organization will not be directly involved in making Trump Mobile’s products or providing the phone service to customers.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
16 June 2025
Adverb
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This is because there is so much butter in the dough—and it's so well incorporated from mixing with warm hands—that the cooked cookies slide right off the pan.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
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The Italian restaurant sat right off the highway in Freehold, New Jersey.—
Lisa Pratta
June 12,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
Adverb
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Specifically, leadership effectiveness showed significant relationships with key metrics, including: CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.—
Joseph Folkman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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And this affected the plants, the animals, all of the life in this area, which luckily this cave is sort of right at a crossroads of these intersecting changes.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 June 2025
Adverb
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Amazon’s Prime-exclusive deals include a flowy beach dress for less than $20, as well as these baggy, wide-leg linen pants that are stylish enough to wear straight off the plane to lunch or sightseeing.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
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This is because our hero stacker—that classic white-bread tomato sandwich with tomato and a slather of mayo—is all dependent on those ripe, juicy heirloom tomatoes plucked straight off the vine and cut into beefy slices.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20away. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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