as in immediately
without delay
shipped the package promptly so that it would arrive on time
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Recent Examples of promptly
Jeremiah Estrada promptly struck out Eugenio Suarez to escape that jam, and Adrián Morejón left the bases loaded the next inning with a strikeout of Marte.
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Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
Over time, this can lead to extensive structural damage if the infestation is not identified and addressed promptly.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
Police promptly named Martin Mendoza a person of interest in her disappearance.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 9 July 2025
Some threw snowballs and were promptly scolded by school staff.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
Over time, this can lead to extensive structural damage if the infestation is not identified and addressed promptly.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
Police promptly named Martin Mendoza a person of interest in her disappearance.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 9 July 2025
Some threw snowballs and were promptly scolded by school staff.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for promptly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promptly
Adverb
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Medicaid cuts proposed in the sweeping budget bill could begin taking effect as early as Dec. 31, 2026, with some provisions kicking in immediately.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
8 July 2025
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Police did not immediately identify either man but said a homicide investigation is underway.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
8 July 2025
Adverb
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For example, predictive AI instantly decides whether to allow each credit card charge, whereas the wholesale replacement of physicians with machines is a very long way off at best.—
Eric Siegel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Users can send and receive it across borders instantly.—
Wale Ayeni,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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That he was moved by Gi-hun and now wants to give her closure and the money her father fairly won?—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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So now, many Mexicans and Mexican Americans are choosing to be seen in the loudest, most unmistakable way: by wearing their culture on their sleeves—literally.—
Daisy Maldonado,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
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“Promptly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptly. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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