punctually

adverb

Definition of punctuallynext
as in promptly

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  1. promptly
  2. immediately
  3. instantly
Adverb
  • Contact the treating clinician promptly for worsening pain, spreading redness or warmth, pus-like drainage, fever, extensive blistering, eye symptoms, or a reaction substantially more severe than described.
    — Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The company encouraged employees to use Microsoft Teams, but while some replied promptly, others put their own work first.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of promptly
Adverb
  • His office did not immediately respond to questions from The Associated Press regarding a possible snap election.
    — JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Reps for Bryan and Gillette stadium did not immediately return a request for comment.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of immediately
Adverb
  • There’s definitely something about a new TV that instantly makes the whole living room feel upgraded.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
  • However, redeeming points for a stay doesn’t instantly change your points expiration.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of instantly
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“Punctually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctually. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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