Synonyms for promptlyprompt·ly

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1. promptly, quickly, quickadverb

   with little or no delay

   "the rescue squad arrived promptly"; "come here, quick!"

   Synonyms:
   rapidly, pronto, chop-chop, speedily, cursorily, readily, right away, quickly, quick, apace

2. promptly, readily, prontoadverb

   in a punctual manner

   "he did his homework promptly"

   Synonyms:
   readily, pronto, quick, quickly, right away

3. promptly, right awayadverb

   at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence)

   "he promptly forgot the address"

   Synonyms:
   at once, straightaway, pronto, now, like a shot, straight off, directly, immediately, right away, quickly, quick, instantly, readily, forthwith

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1. List of paraphrases for "promptly":

   quickly, rapidly, expeditiously, immediately, swiftly, speedily, rapid, timely, soon, fast, forthwith, quick, prompt, urgently, speedy, diligently, early, readily, immediate

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1. Chuck Schumer:

   I am happy to report this morning that the leadership of both parties have finalized the organizing resolution for the Senate, we will pass the resolution through the Senate today, which means that committees can promptly set up and get to work with Democrats holding the gavels.

2. Greg Lipper:

   I think President Trump'll know pretty promptly what the Supreme Court majority's view is, this is a situation where you can't you know you can't unring the bell, obviously.

3. The SEC:

   Novartis promptly took remedial steps to improve its internal controls at Novartis China.

4. Al Fontenot:

   At this point in time, we can not say for certain if we would require an additional extension of the redistricting data and we are constantly evaluating that, but first, we're trying to ensure that we get the apportionment data done promptly and on time.

5. Biden TransitionBiden:

   It's my expectation and hope that the Senate will move to confirm these nominees promptly and fairly. It's especially the case for the nominees secretary of state, defense, treasury, Homeland Security, given what our country's been through the last four years, the last few days, given the threats and the risks of this world, they should be confirmed as close to January 20 as possible.

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