right away

adverb

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as in immediately
without delay you need to have this fixed right away

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Recent Examples of right away Then, a citizen found human remains near Haulover Canal in Brevard County on March 4, about a 30-mile drive from where Kirk’s car was found, but the body wasn’t identified right away because it was burned, Sgt. — Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025 These are all just ways of lending money for the acquisition of something that a person doesn’t have the cash to pay for right away. — Roger Valdez, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 The Trump administration initially attempted to expedite Dellinger’s case by asking the Supreme Court to intervene in it, but the high court declined to weigh in right away. — Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Mar. 2025 There is, however, a catch: The money isn’t coming right away. — Jessica Golden, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for right away
Recent Examples of Synonyms for right away
  1. immediately
  2. promptly
  3. now
  4. instantly
  5. directly
  6. right off
  7. right
  8. straight off
Adverb
  • All of this said, Monday’s moves did not immediately turn the Patriots into a playoff team.
    — Chad Graff, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The brand and its parent OTB Group revealed on Monday the appointment of Bellotti as creative director, effectively immediately.
    — Luisa Zargani, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of immediately
Adverb
  • The trio of decision makers answered the former Seattle Seahawk’s trade request, and then Pittsburgh promptly extended the two-time Pro Bowler with a handsome new five-year, $150 million contract.
    — Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Follow evacuation orders: When local authorities issue an evacuation order, promptly comply.
    — Southern California Weather Report, Orange County Register, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of promptly
Adverb
  • Bowser said Trump administration job cuts in the nation’s capital is now her primary concern.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The 49ers’ top two safeties are now Ji’Ayir Brown and Malik Mustapha.
    — Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of now
Adverb
  • Of course, the star of the show is definitely the formula, which claims to instantly reduce the appearance of shadows and pores to even out the skin tone—all the while promising a streak-free application and buildable coverage.
    — Denise Primbet, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Once placed, DraftKings will instantly send you six (6) bonus bets worth $25 apiece.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of instantly
Adverb
  • Many of those affected likely worked in areas directly related to the processing of federal student aid applications.
    — Scott White, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • America imports very little steel directly from China, by far the world’s largest producer of steel.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of directly
Adverb
  • This left them having to navigate a long-distance relationship right off the bat.
    — Julia Moore, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
  • And go ahead and take $300 right off that price tag!
    — Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of right off
Adverb
  • Kansas City built 77,000 homes between 1932 to 1964, right after the Great Depression.
    — J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2025
  • According to a new study on Black business in America, South Florida saw the second highest increase in the number of new Black businesses during that time, right behind the Atlanta metropolitan area.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of right
Adverb
  • Don’t be tempted to eat them straight off of the cookie sheet—this is the hardest part of making this recipe.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
  • The British supermodel later popped up on the front row at Dolce & Gabbana, where designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana opened the doors of their HQ and had models walk straight off the runway out onto a makeshift catwalk on the street.
    — Scarlett Conlon, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
Definition of straight off

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