as in immediately
without delay
shipped the package promptly so that it would arrive on time
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Recent Examples of promptly
Plant disease-resistant roses, ensure good airflow, keep foliage dry, and promptly remove infected leaves.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Those rumors were promptly debunked, however.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Both cases show how failure to promptly control or eradicate species can lead to costly, ongoing measures.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 28 May 2026
The second part came as a surprise to the city, which promptly changed its rules and approved the permit again in September.
—Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Those rumors were promptly debunked, however.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Both cases show how failure to promptly control or eradicate species can lead to costly, ongoing measures.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 28 May 2026
The second part came as a surprise to the city, which promptly changed its rules and approved the permit again in September.
—Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for promptly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promptly
Adverb
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Spurs reserve Harrison Barnes accidentally collided with Brunson's right knee while falling to the floor, and the Knicks star immediately grabbed at the leg in apparent pain.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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SoftBank did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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Each container features expanding walls that instantly increase interior space, allowing for a dynamic layout that can accommodate everything from bistro tables to bedrooms.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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For some, the ability to instantly share images is the killer feature.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
6 June 2026
Adverb
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The close proximity of the plant to homes and schools led to widespread outrage and now dozens of lawsuits after residents were displaced for days.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The Trojans will now prepare to face Lamar University, which blew a five-run lead in a 7-5 loss to host Texas A&M earlier Friday.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Promptly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptly. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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