as in immediately
without delay
shipped the package promptly so that it would arrive on time
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Recent Examples of promptly
The experience begins promptly at 5:45 p.m. with a 25-minute sleigh ride up to the pinnacle of Park City.
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Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
New York Islanders, 17-20-7 Last week: 25 Sean’s ranking: 27
Dom’s ranking: 27
With wins over Vegas, Boston and Utah, the Isles made their way to the doorstep of the wild-card discussion — and promptly lost to Ottawa and Philadelphia.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Keanu promptly marched me back to the beach to show me how it was done.
—Maya Layne, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
He was promptly stopped by Corey Anderson in his next fight and then lost a unanimous decision to Nikita Krylov.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
New York Islanders, 17-20-7 Last week: 25 Sean’s ranking: 27
Dom’s ranking: 27
With wins over Vegas, Boston and Utah, the Isles made their way to the doorstep of the wild-card discussion — and promptly lost to Ottawa and Philadelphia.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Keanu promptly marched me back to the beach to show me how it was done.
—Maya Layne, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
He was promptly stopped by Corey Anderson in his next fight and then lost a unanimous decision to Nikita Krylov.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for promptly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promptly
Adverb
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Musk didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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President Donald Trump has been accused of raising prescription drug prices for seniors by immediately rescinding former President Joe Biden's executive order to lower costs after beginning his second term on Monday.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The majestic views changed instantly after rounding a bend revealed an out-of-control fire bounding up the canyon.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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The sleek style is a practical swap for jeans that instantly dress up your outfit.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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The debate over the UFC's pound-for-pound number one took a turn at the weekend as White conceded that undisputed lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is now the UFC's pound-for-pound number-one fighter.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The relationship series is now in more than 20 territories worldwide, with more than 60 seasons and over 900 episodes produced.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Promptly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptly. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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