as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
the perpetrators of this outrageous crime will be duly punished
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The stewarding was duly seamless and the mock exodus proceeded calmly.
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Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
The answer is no, and U.K. studio Supermassive duly delivered on the idea’s rich potential.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
After a bit of a wait, the market for collectible watches duly exploded.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Jensen duly heaves the throw-in towards the near post…
… and Wissa circles around to attack the far one as Collins is battling to win the aerial duel.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
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Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
The answer is no, and U.K. studio Supermassive duly delivered on the idea’s rich potential.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
After a bit of a wait, the market for collectible watches duly exploded.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Jensen duly heaves the throw-in towards the near post…
… and Wissa circles around to attack the far one as Collins is battling to win the aerial duel.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for duly
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“Duly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duly. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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