right away

adverb

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

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Recent Examples of right away Brooklyn’s next on-court look comes in Summer League, though not every young Net will be available right away. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026 Contact your veterinarian or local extension agent right away. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 If symptoms point to heatstroke (watch especially for neurological symptoms like confusion), get them to an emergency room right away. — Carmel Wroth, NPR, 2 July 2026 The retailer is synonymous with effortless, romantic dressing, and the Cherry Scallop Top caught my eye right away. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 June 2026 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
  • Affidavits supporting the Johnsons’ arrests were not immediately available Friday evening.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026
  • Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, who voted against the proposal in mid-June, voiced fears that the list of noncitizen voters would immediately be seized by federal immigration authorities.
    — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of immediately
Adverb
  • If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
  • Claus trudged to the monitor, watched the foul on an agonizing loop and promptly handed Balogun a red card.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Definition of promptly
Adverb
  • Both suspects now face additional charges, including 28 counts of payment card theft, larceny, identity theft and conspiracy.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Once an exclusive perk, airport lounges are now frequently overcrowded and offer a diminished experience.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of now
Adverb
  • Their coupling instantly captured the attention and hearts of fans around the world, and Swift’s presence at Chiefs games was even credited with bolstering female interest in NFL football.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • For her grandfather, opening the package instantly transported him back to his teenage years.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of instantly
Adverb
  • However, the records do not identify Swift or Kelce and do not reveal if the event is directly connected to the couple.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Add chunk oak firewood or oak smoking chunks directly onto the hot coals.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of directly
Adverb
  • The pair of shotgun-style bedrooms right off the entry are decently sized and come with closets, in addition to being separated by the bathroom.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 6 July 2026
  • During last season’s July 10 premiere episode, host Julie Chen Moonves was abducted right off the Big Brother stage by an evil entity known simply as… the Mastermind.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026
Definition of right off
Adverb
  • Finding vintage pants that fit just right is nearly impossible.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • But a new scenic highway — now the heavily-trafficked Palos Verdes Drive — also opened in 1926, connecting burgeoning Redondo Beach and San Pedro and passing right by the lighthouse.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of right
Adverb
  • Over 20,000 shoppers grabbed it this month, and the zippered cubes keep everything wrinkle-free and ready to wear straight off the plane.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • Of course, as any Great British Bake-Off judge would tell you, the ultimate goal is a base that’s crisp all the way through, sturdy enough to lift straight off the plate with your hands.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 June 2026
Definition of straight off

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