DULY Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

duly

adverb

ˈdü-lē

Definition of duly next

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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Recent Examples of duly The judge in one of the cases, pertaining to Trump’s actions around the Capitol riot of Jan. 6, 2021, duly granted the dismissal. —

Niall Stanage, The Hill, 25 Nov. 2024 The 21-year-old duly followed his goal and assist from the 3-0 win over NAC Breda before the international break with a hat-trick in their 5-0 thrashing of Groningen. —

Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024 Miss Manners is certain that Jamie will suddenly find new interest in chatting up Grandpa — so that any further interests get duly noted. —

Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2024 The Bank of Thailand duly obliged, announcing a surprise cut for the first time in four years on Oct. 16. —

Shafi Musaddique, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for duly