as in immediately
without delay
shipped the package promptly so that it would arrive on time
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Recent Examples of promptly
This is contrary to statements from the Pima County Sheriff's Department that the FBI was promptly notified about the case.
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Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Jones was promptly arrested by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, as the department's bomb technicians and an FBI special agent bomb technician safely removed the explosive device from the airport.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 4 June 2026
She was promptly removed from the villa days after the show had already started streaming.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Wembanyama promptly scored six points, including a stepback 3, over the next three minutes to pull San Antonio within one.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 4 June 2026
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Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Jones was promptly arrested by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, as the department's bomb technicians and an FBI special agent bomb technician safely removed the explosive device from the airport.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 4 June 2026
She was promptly removed from the villa days after the show had already started streaming.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Wembanyama promptly scored six points, including a stepback 3, over the next three minutes to pull San Antonio within one.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promptly
Adverb
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Spurs reserve Harrison Barnes accidentally collided with Brunson's right knee while falling to the floor, and the Knicks star immediately grabbed at the leg in apparent pain.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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SoftBank did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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Each container features expanding walls that instantly increase interior space, allowing for a dynamic layout that can accommodate everything from bistro tables to bedrooms.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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For some, the ability to instantly share images is the killer feature.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
6 June 2026
Adverb
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The close proximity of the plant to homes and schools led to widespread outrage and now dozens of lawsuits after residents were displaced for days.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The Trojans will now prepare to face Lamar University, which blew a five-run lead in a 7-5 loss to host Texas A&M earlier Friday.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Promptly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptly. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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