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
But the reason was they were duly elected.
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Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2025
However, the suspension takes effect only after it has been duly published.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
The Vikings duly responded on the returning drive when running back Cam Akers capped off a 12-play 92-yard drive with a touchdown pass to Josh Oliver.
—Frank Nunns O'Connell, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
And every step in the life of daughter Luca (Maja Bons), from conception to current 16-year-old status, has been duly shared with the world.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
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Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2025
However, the suspension takes effect only after it has been duly published.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
The Vikings duly responded on the returning drive when running back Cam Akers capped off a 12-play 92-yard drive with a touchdown pass to Josh Oliver.
—Frank Nunns O'Connell, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
And every step in the life of daughter Luca (Maja Bons), from conception to current 16-year-old status, has been duly shared with the world.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for duly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duly
Adverb
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This all-in form of college sports accounting has been championed by economists who believe the siloed nature of many athletic departments force them to make financial decisions without properly weighing the campus-wide impact.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Your body requires vitamins to function properly and maintain good health.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
4 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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In 2023 and 2024, Biden correctly argued that price hikes were slowing.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Before the fourth-down play unraveled, Love burned a timeout since the receivers weren’t aligned correctly.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Divide household items by category, organize them into appropriately sized containers, add labels, and stack them onto shelves in a closet or cabinet that is easily reachable.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Nov. 2025
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The candidate looks appropriately humiliated to be shouted down by a group of peaceful citizens voicing reasonable opposition, but the stakes are low.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Long was really grateful at his offer and happily accepted.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Hemsworth gets one big monologue, describing a nightmare in which Ciri is happily dancing with Death, and does a fine job with it.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Duly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duly. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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