as in immediately
without delay
shipped the package promptly so that it would arrive on time
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Recent Examples of promptly
Check your credit report now to check for any errors or outdated information, and then promptly move to report it.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The Vatican promptly excommunicated Lefebvre and the four other bishops, and the group today still has no legal status in the church.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Contreras made a gesture as if to challenge the umpire’s call — and he was promptly thrown out of the game.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
After largely remaining absent from season 2, Rhys Ifans returns as Alicent's father, who's then promptly beheaded before witnesses in the court.
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Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for promptly
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The Vatican promptly excommunicated Lefebvre and the four other bishops, and the group today still has no legal status in the church.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Contreras made a gesture as if to challenge the umpire’s call — and he was promptly thrown out of the game.
—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
After largely remaining absent from season 2, Rhys Ifans returns as Alicent's father, who's then promptly beheaded before witnesses in the court.
—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for promptly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promptly
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Rodríguez also said the country’s entire public and private healthcare network had been activated to treat the injured, urging doctors, nurses and other medical personnel to report immediately to their workplaces.
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Arraez fouled a ball off the top of his right foot in the bottom of the first inning on Tuesday, immediately dropping to the ground in pain but ultimately staying in the game.
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Norma was instantly suspicious.
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With its geometric design, this three-piece quilt set instantly adds a polished touch to your bedding.
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Both suspects now face additional charges, including 28 counts of payment card theft, larceny, identity theft and conspiracy.
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Once an exclusive perk, airport lounges are now frequently overcrowded and offer a diminished experience.
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“Promptly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptly. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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