most immediate

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instantaneous; without delay adj.
near, next adj.

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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most immediate

The letter says that is “the most immediate and severe indicator of insolvency.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

The most immediate question isn’t whether AI will eventually replace workers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026

One of the most immediate beneficiaries in any conflict is the defence sector, according to Emily Sawicz, senior analyst at RSM UK.

From BBC ● May 8, 2026

The most immediate physical disruption to fuel supplies has been felt in Southeast Asia, given the region’s heavy reliance on oil flows through the Middle East, strategists at J.P.

From MarketWatch ● May 1, 2026

Of most immediate concern, they were being tracked by anti-submarine forces, the U.S.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin