as in immediately
without delay
shipped the package promptly so that it would arrive on time
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Recent Examples of promptly
Six politicians in black robes wrote off the voting rights of multitudes of Floridians in the latest case in just a half-page of text, refusing to take it away from the First District Court of Appeal and decide it promptly.
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Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Lineage also urged government agencies to promptly address permitting or other approvals necessary to begin the cleanup.
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Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Capelli promptly made Vozinha’s goalkeeper jersey available for sale on its website.
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Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Then, as Mexico eliminated Czechia 3-0 in Mexico City, South Africa stunned South Korea 1-0 in Monterrey, with Bafana Bafana claiming second place in the group, which was promptly followed by some lovely post-match celebrations.
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David Hickey,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
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Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Lineage also urged government agencies to promptly address permitting or other approvals necessary to begin the cleanup.
—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Capelli promptly made Vozinha’s goalkeeper jersey available for sale on its website.
—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Then, as Mexico eliminated Czechia 3-0 in Mexico City, South Africa stunned South Korea 1-0 in Monterrey, with Bafana Bafana claiming second place in the group, which was promptly followed by some lovely post-match celebrations.
—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promptly
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Rodríguez also said the country’s entire public and private healthcare network had been activated to treat the injured, urging doctors, nurses and other medical personnel to report immediately to their workplaces.
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Arraez fouled a ball off the top of his right foot in the bottom of the first inning on Tuesday, immediately dropping to the ground in pain but ultimately staying in the game.
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Norma was instantly suspicious.
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With its geometric design, this three-piece quilt set instantly adds a polished touch to your bedding.
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Even with data center experts and how common the trade has become now, the average hospital data center may take anywhere from two to five years.
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For now, the scientists and community advocates only have the money to test for copper, lead and arsenic, Ornelas Van Horne said.
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“Promptly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptly. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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