1
as in immediate
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
her first novel was a straightaway success
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2
as in linear
free from irregularities or digressions in course
the doomed ship was headed on a straightaway course in the path of the iceberg
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as in immediately
without delay
he got to the hospital, and straightaway he was admitted and given intravenous fluids
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Recent Examples of straightaway
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
The most obvious path would be to ask you straightaway.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2019
Obviously, people always want to see results straightaway but that’s not how things work.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2019
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Adjective
The highlight of the afternoon was Rafael Devers, who hit a towering three-run home run to straightaway center field in his third at bat against starter Walker Buehler.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
The most obvious path would be to ask you straightaway.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
But that’s not what’s happening when uninformed and inexperienced e-scooter riders injure themselves straightaway.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2019
Obviously, people always want to see results straightaway but that’s not how things work.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightaway
Adjective
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The Coach Prime effect was immediate: the Buffaloes sold out every home game last season.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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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.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While questions remain, especially about the plan for declining linear TV networks, the business is still throwing off a lot of cash.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2025
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Conversely, the human System 2 approach is more linear as it is comprised of a clear goal with code constructed to achieve that goal that, in the hands of an experienced coder, is more likely to be mostly correct with just a few bugs to fix.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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As expected, fans immediately jumped in, speculating about which Rising sign Pascal might have.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2025
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
Adjective
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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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While egg donation typically doesn’t involve direct contact with the resulting kids, one of the six families Pucci donated to had a different vision.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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This watch is in effect until 7 a.m. Ways to protect yourself during a tornado To ensure your safety during a tornado, remember that acting promptly is crucial, according to the NWS.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2025
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Blue Jackets defenceman Jack Johnson, all 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds of him, promptly — and easily — threw Robertson into the boards.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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McPhee delivered instant success to the District in 1997–98 with the Capitals making their first-ever Stanley Cup appearance.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the bond market, longer-term Treasury yields rose for a second straight day to recover more of their sharp losses from prior months.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rookie watch Tristan da Silva was a healthy scratch for the third straight contest as the No. 18 pick has seemingly fallen out of Orlando’s two-deep rotation.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Straightaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightaway. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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