as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
the perpetrators of this outrageous crime will be duly punished
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Recent Examples of duly
Albuquerque duly arrived in India, expecting to take charge, but Almeida imprisoned him in August 1509, reportedly having doubted the legality of his commission.
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Sanat Pai Raikarall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
That new sign was duly planted March 25, shrewdly timed to coincide with the annual Toast to Harry Caray at Harry Caray’s Tavern on the Pier.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Thomas Ramos, who had been perfect with his kicking all evening, duly struck his effort through the posts to give France victory and trigger wild celebrations in Paris.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
His uncles were duly impressed, and in 1905, when Sung Pan retired to China, Ming Tai took over the older man’s shares in two cigar factories and the dry goods store, Kwong Tai Chong.
—Charlotte Brooks, Big Think, 13 Mar. 2026
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Sanat Pai Raikarall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
That new sign was duly planted March 25, shrewdly timed to coincide with the annual Toast to Harry Caray at Harry Caray’s Tavern on the Pier.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Thomas Ramos, who had been perfect with his kicking all evening, duly struck his effort through the posts to give France victory and trigger wild celebrations in Paris.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
His uncles were duly impressed, and in 1905, when Sung Pan retired to China, Ming Tai took over the older man’s shares in two cigar factories and the dry goods store, Kwong Tai Chong.
—Charlotte Brooks, Big Think, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duly
Adverb
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The Doncic absence prevents the Lakers from properly evaluating their roster against playoff competition, complicating their ability to assess key personnel needs for the offseason.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Focus on alternative ways to cool a home, like using ceiling fans, properly insulating the house, and closing your blinds to reduce heat gain.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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Having enough calcium helps electrical signals move correctly through the heart.—
Sara Hoffman,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2026
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The company said all of his original claims have been reprocessed and paid correctly.—
Jason Kane,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
Adverb
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In his opinion, and those of some other attorneys he’s talked with, there’s a belief that plea agreements coming from the prosecutor’s office aren’t always being handled appropriately.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, used appropriately, the approach has yielded positive results.—
Karen McIntyre,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Now, here is The Iguana driving happily to town to finally bury the frozen pets.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Small children happily dash out of the local ice-cream shop, dripping cones in hand.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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“Duly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duly. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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