as in immediately
without delay
shipped the package promptly so that it would arrive on time
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Recent Examples of promptly
In a head-spinning turn of events for one of the draft’s fastest-rising players, Clayton was selected with the No. 18 pick by the Washington Wizards, who promptly traded Clayton to the Utah Jazz.
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
Following a 2016 incident on a private plane with Angelina Jolie and their children — one that led Jolie to promptly file for divorce — Pitt started attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and became sober.
—Emily Trainham, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
Some of the bribe payments were captured on video and shown to jurors who promptly convicted Jenkins in December.
—June 17, CBS News, 17 June 2025
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
Following a 2016 incident on a private plane with Angelina Jolie and their children — one that led Jolie to promptly file for divorce — Pitt started attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and became sober.
—Emily Trainham, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
Some of the bribe payments were captured on video and shown to jurors who promptly convicted Jenkins in December.
—June 17, CBS News, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promptly
Adverb
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OpenAI and Meta did not immediately respond to requests for comment.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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The left-sided centre-back was immediately loaned back to her previous club, PSV, then broke into the Netherlands team at the start of the season.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
Adverb
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This feature allows the chronograph hands to reset to zero and restart instantly with a single press.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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As dutiful beauty editors, our eyes couldn’t help but instantly wander to her manicure, a lilac-milk look created by celebrity nail artist Jenny Longworth, who, aside from working with Rihanna, is also responsible for some of Harry Styles’s nail looks.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Many feature the touches and amenities now familiar to Chinese drivers, from large touch screens and massage-chairs to drawers.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Everton midfielder Hayley Ladd is the brains of the operation now, while Liverpool counterpart Ceri Holland has become a reliable source of goals and energy.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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“Promptly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptly. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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