as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
the perpetrators of this outrageous crime will be duly punished
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Recent Examples of duly
Doing so discourages inappropriate behavior with clear sanctions that are duly communicated to the entire organization, while good behavior is rewarded.
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Susana Sierra, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Still, every ringing base hit will be duly noted by management that is well aware of Alcantara's potential.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The Spaniard duly responded wishing him well for the future.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
With Darian on board as both narrator and subject, the producers duly set out to make a film that captured her story, as well as that of others.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
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Susana Sierra, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Still, every ringing base hit will be duly noted by management that is well aware of Alcantara's potential.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The Spaniard duly responded wishing him well for the future.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
With Darian on board as both narrator and subject, the producers duly set out to make a film that captured her story, as well as that of others.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duly
Adverb
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During sleep, your brain clears waste, stores memories, and keeps brain cells (neurons) working properly.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
24 Apr. 2025
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When properly arranged through official channels, a deferral should indeed hold your place for the following academic year.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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In this case, the distributor happily broke its own rule.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
18 Apr. 2025
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Her real name is Madeline Kingston — a woman of means, still happily married, but harboring a secret vendetta.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Duly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duly. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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