PROMPTLY Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

promptly

adverb

ˈpräm(p)t-lē

Definition of promptly

as in immediately

without delay shipped the package promptly so that it would arrive on time

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Recent Examples of promptly When Weber and Logan balked, the Justice Department promptly sued them and the state in a case currently pending in federal court. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 The statute requires the Title IX coordinator to promptly contact the complainant to discuss available supportive measures, even if a formalcomplaint isn’t filed. — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 The last act of the night, Toliver’s set saw a rush of fans toward the stage, all of whom promptly got their cell phones out to document the star. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2026 In response, Luther publicly burned the papal bull threatening excommunication (and was indeed promptly excommunicated). — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for promptly

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Federal policy now allows businesses to deduct domestic research costs immediately, leaving more capital available for engineers, prototypes, and equipment.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
There was little in the way of heavy equipment immediately available.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of immediately

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The Chicago Bears got their quarterback back last week, and the offense instantly improved.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
The Phony pilot filmed way back in December 2024, before the third season of White Lotus landed and minted Nivola an instantly recognizable face to many TV viewers and the writers room didn’t gear up until fall 2025.

— Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of instantly

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Their loss has become the Chiefs’ gain, as Walker, for now, looks like a possible MVP candidate in Kansas City.

— Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
For now, the trial provides compelling evidence that a cancer’s individuality can become a therapeutic opportunity.

— Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026

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