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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Upon receiving the message, FBI agents immediately headed to the Broberg’s home, beginning a nationwide search for the little girl.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Thankfully, these artificial mums look nearly identical to real ones, and feature small pom-pom-like flowers that are immediately eye-catching.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 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
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Swinney didn't have any additional details about the injury, which arrives as the Tigers have now fallen to 3-4 overall and 2-3 in the ACC.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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The continent that invented and spun out the internet from its first-class research institutions now risks standing by as US founders scale with ease.—
Jan Hammer,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Promptly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptly. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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