as in immediately
without delay
shipped the package promptly so that it would arrive on time
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Recent Examples of promptly
That is, until the sequence called for Astrid almost to fall off, and promptly grab Hiccup's face for support.
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EW.com, 13 June 2025
The administration promptly did just that, asking the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to block Breyer’s ruling from taking effect.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 13 June 2025
Florida promptly signed him to a three-year contract extension that would begin in the 2022-23 season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
As Kagan said in court on Thursday, the Mexican government might have had a good theory, but U.S cities brought similar suits in the early 2000s, and Congress promptly passed a law shielding gun manufacturers from lawsuits stemming from the criminal use of a firearm by a third party.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 5 June 2025
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EW.com, 13 June 2025
The administration promptly did just that, asking the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to block Breyer’s ruling from taking effect.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 13 June 2025
Florida promptly signed him to a three-year contract extension that would begin in the 2022-23 season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
As Kagan said in court on Thursday, the Mexican government might have had a good theory, but U.S cities brought similar suits in the early 2000s, and Congress promptly passed a law shielding gun manufacturers from lawsuits stemming from the criminal use of a firearm by a third party.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promptly
Adverb
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But the momentum shifted back to Tampa Bay immediately when Castillo dropped a routine throw from Pete Alonso at first base to begin the sixth.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2025
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The Pittsburgh Penguins reached the Stanley Cup Final with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin on entry-level contracts immediately before the Blackhawks accomplished the same feat with Kane and Toews driving the team.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
Adverb
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But Alcaraz was not to be denied this time, breaking back instantly to ensure the Italian lost a grand slam set for the first time since the fourth round of the Australian Open five months ago.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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Harmon’s move came against the backdrop of the former Illinois House speaker’s upcoming sentencing for corruption and abuse of power and almost instantly created a bipartisan legislative controversy that resulted in the bill never getting called for a vote.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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The first-place Yankees, who only scored one run in Friday’s series-opening loss, have now dropped their last four games against the fourth-place Red Sox.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2025
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At my bank, a regular savings account now earns as little as 0.01% annually.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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“Promptly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptly. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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