punctually

adverb

Definition of punctuallynext
as in promptly

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  1. promptly
  2. immediately
  3. instantly
Adverb
  • Red pops up if the AI finds a critical concern based on the notes and alerts the clinician, who may need to act promptly.
    — Joseph Kim, NPR, 23 July 2026
  • Leaders must embrace these solutions promptly to maintain competitiveness, as the window for this critical shift is rapidly closing.
    — Mark Bishof, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of promptly
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  • Draiblate’s skills and leadership ability were immediately clear, according to José-Luis Novo, the symphony’s conductor and artistic director.
    — Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • The Jayhawks seemed to respond immediately cutting into that eight-point deficit.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Definition of immediately
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  • The 1-mile loop gains only about 100 feet in elevation and winds through a scenic valley ringed by the massive rock formations that make Joshua Tree instantly recognizable.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • In marketing, the ability to quickly test multiple communication variants and respond instantly to customer needs is providing an ever-greater competitive advantage.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Definition of instantly
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