as in immediately
without delay
shipped the package promptly so that it would arrive on time
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Recent Examples of promptly
This time, however, Charlotte promptly scolded him for his untoward behavior.
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Seek shelter promptly in a safe location, preferably indoors.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
To get rid of gnats and prevent future gnat infestations, dispose of organic waste promptly and ensure compost bins are tightly sealed.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Seek shelter promptly in a safe location, preferably indoors.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
To get rid of gnats and prevent future gnat infestations, dispose of organic waste promptly and ensure compost bins are tightly sealed.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for promptly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promptly
Adverb
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The company, which aired the UFC event live in theaters, did not immediately respond to an inquiry from USA TODAY.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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White was arrested a few days later and charged with assault for allegedly slapping Kyng in February 2025 after Kyng urinated on himself, but charges related to the child's death were not immediately filed.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Adverb
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Attendees marked the historic occasion dressed in traditional barongs — formalwear finely woven from piña, or pineapple fibers — as well as elegant Filipiniana outfits and ternos, the traditional formal gowns instantly recognizable by their structured butterfly sleeves.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Without hesitation, Miguel shoots Chet in the head, killing him instantly.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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OpenAI rocketed into the mainstream in 2022 following the launch of its chatbot ChatGPT, which now supports more than 1 billion monthly active users.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Europe is now the world’s largest arms importer, with its purchases trebling for 2021-25 compared to the five-year period prior, according to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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“Promptly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptly. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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