punctually

Definition of punctuallynext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctually
Adverb
  • Lord in heaven knows this show loves introducing a bunch of new characters and promptly scattering them all over the board.
    Brian Grubb, Vulture, 22 June 2026
  • That’s because Bores sponsored a state bill, known as the RAISE Act, that requires major AI companies to be transparent about their safety protocols and promptly report safety incidents.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Adverb
  • 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.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
  • 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.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
Adverb
  • So much so that when the Grammy winner’s Benito Antonio collection with the Spanish fast fashion label dropped three months later, its core pieces sold out instantly.
    Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
  • Swishables' crisp flavors neutralize bad breath instantly, giving you lasting confidence during close conversations, post-lunch meetings, dates and beyond.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 June 2026
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“Punctually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctually. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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