なり is an old-fashioned particle in Japanese that has several different uses. One of those uses is to convey the meaning of 'as soon as (A), (B)', or 'the moment of (A), (B)'. This structure will follow the dictionary form of verbs and is classified as a conjunction particle.
(B) is usually something that is surprising, and brought about by a strong sense of will or emotion. Additionally, なり is almost always used in relation to other people, rather than oneself.
Fun Fact
Despite appearing to be a conjugation of the う-Verb なる 'to become' at first glance, なり is actually one of the readings of 形, meaning 'shape', and refers to the overall situation of (A) in a similar way to ところ.
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父が出張から帰るなり母は泣きだした。
The moment father returned home from a business trip, mother started crying.
彼女はジョークを聞くなり笑い出してしまった。
As soon as she heard the joke, she bursted out laughing.
うちの奥さんは毎日起きるなりスマホで電子メールを見ている。
As soon as my wife wakes up, she checks mail on her smartphone.
踊りを止めるなり、彼女が急にキスしてくれたんだ。気持ちいい。
As soon as I stopped dancing, she suddenly kissed me. I feel great.
実家のお母さんからの電報が来るなり、山田さんは青ざめた。
As soon as the telegram from his mother came, Yamada became pale.
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