as in immediately
without delay
shipped the package promptly so that it would arrive on time
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Recent Examples of promptly
She’s promptly arrested for murder.
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Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
The center fielder promptly drove a triple to center field off Peterson.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
The Saints took their only lead of the game at 3-2 on a solo homer by Tanner Schobel in the fourth, however the IronPigs retaliated promptly by hanging a 4-spot on the board in the top of the fifth.
—Staff Report, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Plotke promptly belted a 1-0 pitch for a two-run home run that proved to be the difference as Santa Margarita edged visiting JSerra 4-3 to take sole possession of second place in the Trinity League.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for promptly
Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
The center fielder promptly drove a triple to center field off Peterson.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
The Saints took their only lead of the game at 3-2 on a solo homer by Tanner Schobel in the fourth, however the IronPigs retaliated promptly by hanging a 4-spot on the board in the top of the fifth.
—Staff Report, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Plotke promptly belted a 1-0 pitch for a two-run home run that proved to be the difference as Santa Margarita edged visiting JSerra 4-3 to take sole possession of second place in the Trinity League.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for promptly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promptly
Adverb
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Information on charges and the suspects' identities was not immediately released.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Representatives from the House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Think soft layers that hold their shape after long flights, linen staples that instantly elevate a carry-on wardrobe, and under‑$50 basics that make getting dressed on the road feel effortless.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Wang said it could be held by hand, allowing grape pickers to instantly check ripeness before harvesting across the wine industry.—
Maureen Mackey , Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Dating back to his last start on Saturday, Suarez has now posted 14 consecutive scoreless innings.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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These deals are only available while supplies last, so be sure to shop now.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Promptly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptly. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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