as in immediately
without delay
shipped the package promptly so that it would arrive on time
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Recent Examples of promptly
If local authorities issue an evacuation order, heed it promptly.
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Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Handling whistleblower claims promptly and aggressively, and, where permissible, sharing investigative results with whistleblowers.
—Randall Fox, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2026
When that occurred, there were multiple witnesses in the room, including Wood, who promptly left.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Dec. 2025
Refrigerate promptly and never leave perishable foods out for extended periods.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
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Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Handling whistleblower claims promptly and aggressively, and, where permissible, sharing investigative results with whistleblowers.
—Randall Fox, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2026
When that occurred, there were multiple witnesses in the room, including Wood, who promptly left.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Dec. 2025
Refrigerate promptly and never leave perishable foods out for extended periods.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for promptly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promptly
Adverb
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Officers immediately tackled and arrested Kazmierczak, who was jailed on a preliminary third-degree assault charge, police spokesperson Trevor Folke said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Instead of waiting for her director to share the data, Amber replied immediately to these emails.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Unlike a designer piece that may be instantly recognizable, furs vary.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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Designed to melt instantly into skin, all of this is spun into a lightweight cream that deposits medium, buildable luminous matte coverage meant to last for up to 16 hours.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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Luxury expeditions to the region are now attracting travelers craving new and unusual adventures at sea, all complemented by modern, high-end amenities.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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There is now a push to get the issue approved as a ballot measure.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Promptly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptly. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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