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as in instantaneous
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
felt immediate relief after taking the painkiller
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as in swift
done, carried out, or given without delay
immediate treatment saved the victim of the massive heart attack
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as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance
for the victims of the terrorist attack, the incident is as immediate as yesterday's news
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as in current
existing or in progress right now
we need to solve the immediate problems before working on the more long-term ones
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Recent Examples of immediate
There was some belief that when Trump’s tariffs went into effect at midnight the price impacts would be immediate, and some have already started to talk that way.
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Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
The Coach Prime effect was immediate: the Buffaloes sold out every home game last season.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
The revelation of the NPS edits drew an immediate backlash from civil rights figures.
—Ashraf Khalil, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Its funding, from the German government, had been short-term, focused on immediate postwar rebuilding.
—Mara Kardas-Nelson, The Dial, 8 Apr. 2025
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Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
The Coach Prime effect was immediate: the Buffaloes sold out every home game last season.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
The revelation of the NPS edits drew an immediate backlash from civil rights figures.
—Ashraf Khalil, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Its funding, from the German government, had been short-term, focused on immediate postwar rebuilding.
—Mara Kardas-Nelson, The Dial, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for immediate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediate
Adjective
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But the pleasure of the OpenAI generated is instantaneous and intoxicating.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2025
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With hair only growing about a half-inch a month on average, results are sadly not instantaneous.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
26 Mar. 2025
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Even when wives are the primary or sole earners, husbands' contributions to housework remain largely unchanged, increasing only slightly when wives are sole earners.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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As the cool new kid in town, his Tommy Oliver was transformed into one of the core team of rangers' (Amy Jo Johnson, David Yost, Austin St. John, Walter Emanuel Jones, and Thuy Trang) primary adversaries: the fearsome Green Ranger.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Crisis Planning As new challenges come afoot, is the company’s crisis communication plan updated to deliver a swift response?—
Andrea Aker,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Be swift with SwiftScan VIP's lifetime subscription access to the app and scanning tools, now just $41.99 (reg.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Apr. 2025
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Goldman Sachs for one has raised its recession forecast for the second straight week , now seeing a near coin-flip 45% probability, up 10 percentage points.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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Look for properties with serious upside: Seek out areas that are experiencing job growth and population increases, where homes are still affordable than in neighboring areas; these are factors that will cause property values to spike in the near future.—
Ryan Serhant,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Explore Billboard See latest videos, charts and news News of Cadd’s condition was shared on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 8 (Australian time), with a statement from his family revealing his current health status.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
8 Apr. 2025
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The gray wolves share physical features with dire wolves but remain genetically and behaviorally distinct due to the limits of current technology and incomplete ancient DNA.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Rooms start at $490 and provide instant access: Just walk out the front door and start riding.—
Todd Anderson,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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No Drip Severe Congestion spray with menthol for instant nasal and sinus congestion relief.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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His direct and succinct communication style endeared him to Premier League fans, bringing fresh air to how managers interacted with media members.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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In the Shade Tomatoes demand 8 hours or more of direct sunlight a day.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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This could jeopardize the timely issuance of extreme weather watches and warnings.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
1 Apr. 2025
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There is also widespread agreement that the core purpose of the discovery law — full and timely disclosure to defendants — should be fully protected and preserved.—
Jane Manning,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Immediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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