as in immediately
without delay
shipped the package promptly so that it would arrive on time
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Recent Examples of promptly
Although California and Colorado have recently enacted laws that require social media companies to respond promptly to all search warrants, those laws would have done nothing for Krug, Ivanoff said, because her cousin’s case involved stalking via email and text message.
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Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 1 May 2026
The campaign will focus on providing information to help residents apply for CalFresh and maintain their benefits, including reminders to respond promptly to department requests and complete renewal requirements on time.
—City News Service, Daily News, 1 May 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday that states should consider promptly redrawing congressional districts after the Supreme Court’s ruling limiting the Voting Rights Act — a move that would help Republicans gain seats in this year’s midterm elections.
—Erin Cox, Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2026
And in cases where the disease wasn’t promptly treated, late-stage symptoms can linger even after antibiotics kill the bacteria.
—Lakshmi Chauhan, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
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Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 1 May 2026
The campaign will focus on providing information to help residents apply for CalFresh and maintain their benefits, including reminders to respond promptly to department requests and complete renewal requirements on time.
—City News Service, Daily News, 1 May 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday that states should consider promptly redrawing congressional districts after the Supreme Court’s ruling limiting the Voting Rights Act — a move that would help Republicans gain seats in this year’s midterm elections.
—Erin Cox, Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2026
And in cases where the disease wasn’t promptly treated, late-stage symptoms can linger even after antibiotics kill the bacteria.
—Lakshmi Chauhan, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promptly
Adverb
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Neither Moorer nor his attorney could immediately be reached for comment.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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His condition was not immediately clear.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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If denim isn’t your thing, a wide-leg stretchy trouser instantly elevates any outfit while still feeling easy.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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We reprice companies instantly when the math changes.—
Katica Roy,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Musk fires back at OpenAI attorney watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Subscribe now for immediate access to the latest issue and to browse the rich archive.—
The New York Review of Books,
The New York Review of Books,
2 May 2026
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“Promptly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptly. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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