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straight off

ADVERB
directly
Synonyms
WEAK
anon at once contiguously dead due first off forthwith immediately in a second instant instantaneously instanter instantly now presently promptly pronto quickly right away right off shortly speedily straightaway

Example Sentences

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Her catastrophically timed and shockingly slow run in the event she usually owns dropped her two-woman U.S. team from first down to fourth place and straight off the podium.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Rich, buttery pears can be enjoyed straight off the skillet, coated in a light dusting of ground cinnamon, or topped with a dollop of ice cream or whipped cream.

From Salon • Nov. 17, 2025

A great, giddy blast of air from the 750-horsepower fans blew my bangs straight off my forehead.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

In a move straight off the training field, Alex Callender picked up from the base of a solid scrum before Keira Bevan created space for full-back Metcalfe to charge through.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2025

Inej’s steps faltered, and she had to fight not to go sliding straight off the edge of the roof.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.