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
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
The optimal racing line is a balance of long arcing curves and as much straightaway as possible for accelerating to top speed.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2024
San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2019
The idea was to design algorithms that would recognize interesting phenomena encountered in the rover's surroundings during traverses and either notify the science team on Earth asking for instructions or examine those phenomena straightaway.
—Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 16 July 2018
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Adjective
With Cease out of the game in the third, the Dodgers added two more on Will Smith’s home run, a blast to straightaway center that snapped his streak of nine hitless at-bats to start the series.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
The optimal racing line is a balance of long arcing curves and as much straightaway as possible for accelerating to top speed.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2024
Adverb
Obviously, people always want to see results straightaway but that’s not how things work.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2019
The idea was to design algorithms that would recognize interesting phenomena encountered in the rover's surroundings during traverses and either notify the science team on Earth asking for instructions or examine those phenomena straightaway.
—Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 16 July 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightaway
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The most immediate challenge facing Republicans is whittling down their list and working with the White House to determine which rules Trump can undo with executive orders.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Jan. 2025
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Franklin’s immediate ancestors grew up in a world where the fear of witchcraft led to tragic consequences.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Highly structured—These individuals appreciate organization and linear thinking.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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But development progress is rarely linear for players at such a young age.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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That photographer also did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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The widespread flames immediately put a strain on the water system in the city, according to FOX Weather.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Essentially, the standards call for new tankless (sometimes called instantaneous) gas water heaters to use less energy than the least efficient models currently available, according to the Appliance Standards Awareness Project.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
6 Jan. 2025
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The transition from holiday mode to active recruitment isn't instantaneous.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Two people with direct knowledge of the matter told the AP that all of the Uyghurs detained in Thailand submitted asylum applications to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, which the AP verified by reviewing copies of the letters.—
Dake Kang and Huizhong Wu,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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Aer Lingus and American Airlines has direct flights from Boston Logan International Airport to Shannon Airport.—
Karla Pope,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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He was promptly stopped by Corey Anderson in his next fight and then lost a unanimous decision to Nikita Krylov.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Whelton says utilities can help alleviate people's exposure and health concerns by flushing the water systems promptly, testing the water repeatedly, and communicating problems and timelines with the public.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
11 Jan. 2025
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And even with strong characters, one wrong step can still be an instant death on these multi-phase bosses.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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The record, which has been rightly hailed as an instant classic by critics and fans alike, is a heartfelt ode to the island, one that pays tribute to its history, rich cultural tradition and the resiliency of its people.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Air New Zealand was once again named the safest full-service airline in the world for 2025, holding on to the title for a second straight year.—
Alison Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2025
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Samsung topped the list of most U.S. patent grants for the third straight year, while Huawei and other Chinese companies saw a significant increase in patent awards in 2024, according to new data from IFI Claims.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Straightaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightaway. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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