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immediate

[ih-mee-dee-it] / ɪˈmi di ɪt /
ADJECTIVE
instantaneous; without delay
Synonyms
STRONGEST
actual prompt urgent
WEAK
at once at present time at this moment critical current existing extant first hair-trigger instant live next now on hand paramount present pressing up-to-date
Antonyms
WEAK
away distant eventually far later never
ADJECTIVE
near, next
Synonyms
STRONGEST
direct recent
WEAK
adjacent close contiguous firsthand near-at-hand nearby nearest nigh primary proximal proximate
Antonyms
WEAK
away distant eventually far later never

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Paris has rejected the accusations against him and called for Ryan's immediate release, insisting he is not linked to French intelligence and arguing he has been caught in the crossfire of diplomatic tensions.

From Barron's

Wilson emphasized that the work focuses on basic science rather than immediate applications.

From Science Daily

Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Alan Dickens is to leave the club with immediate effect.

From BBC

France previously described Ryan's detention as "arbitrary" and demanded his immediate release.

From BBC

“If it can demonstrate that, immediate and deep cuts are not needed,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal

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