as in immediately
without delay
shipped the package promptly so that it would arrive on time
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Recent Examples of promptly
When Dart didn’t promptly exit the tent, Daboll went over and poked his head inside, although coaches are forbidden from entering the tent.
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Mike Jones, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Another investigation was launched by the agency in August looking into why Tesla apparently has not been reporting crashes promptly as required.
—CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
High school student and restaurant worker Madison Brydels promptly acted when a customer was choking, and the encounter was caught on video.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2025
The University promptly looks into any safety concerns, and takes action if necessary to uphold the safety of the University community.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Mike Jones, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Another investigation was launched by the agency in August looking into why Tesla apparently has not been reporting crashes promptly as required.
—CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
High school student and restaurant worker Madison Brydels promptly acted when a customer was choking, and the encounter was caught on video.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2025
The University promptly looks into any safety concerns, and takes action if necessary to uphold the safety of the University community.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for promptly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promptly
Adverb
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Police did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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If told to evacuate, do so immediately.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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According to the Mexico City Secretariat of Public Safety, Dorcaz was shot in the neck while attempting to exit a road and died instantly at the scene, TMZ reports.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
11 Oct. 2025
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The suede instantly gives the sneakers a more sleek look.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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It was originally intended to protect electricity ratepayers from having to shoulder the costs of data centers in their communities, but now simply authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to study whether the cost-shift is happening.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Click on any of the images or links to order now and check out the entire collection.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Promptly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptly. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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