1
as in seasonable
especially suitable for a certain time
a timely invitation to lunch that came just as I was starting to feel hungry
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2
as in immediate
done, carried out, or given without delay
when I order a pizza, I expect it to be delivered in a timely manner
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Recent Examples of timely
The state needs to act in a thoughtful but timely manner.
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Robert Duffy, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
People detained while pregnant have reported bleeding, pain or other warning signs of miscarriage without receiving timely follow-up care.
—Jallicia Jolly, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
Hart is the heart, the muscle, the 3-points, 15-rebounds, 6-assists, 4-steals guy—that’s his actual stat line in the Game 1 Finals victory—unafraid to bang the timely three–pointer when the opposition is begging him to fire away.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 14 June 2026
And bearing in mind America's love of winners, that domination was a timely boost as soccer’s evolution continued.
—Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 14 June 2026
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Robert Duffy, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
People detained while pregnant have reported bleeding, pain or other warning signs of miscarriage without receiving timely follow-up care.
—Jallicia Jolly, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
Hart is the heart, the muscle, the 3-points, 15-rebounds, 6-assists, 4-steals guy—that’s his actual stat line in the Game 1 Finals victory—unafraid to bang the timely three–pointer when the opposition is begging him to fire away.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 14 June 2026
And bearing in mind America's love of winners, that domination was a timely boost as soccer’s evolution continued.
—Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timely
Adjective
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While temperatures will gradually decline later in the week, Fresno’s highest temperatures are expected to remain above 90 degrees through Friday before more seasonable conditions arrive over the weekend.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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Highs will remain seasonable in the 70s later in the week.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Whoever wins the nomination will face an immediate campaign finance gap and depend heavily on national GOP resources.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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The researchers’ examples of those immediate desires include activities such as smoking, overeating, and going to the movies instead of completing a report for work.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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The news couldn't have come at a more opportune time, as the world is seemingly on the brink of nuclear war for reasons completely unrelated to the alien conspiracies at the heart of the film.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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The Paragon's layout benefits from opportune timing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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Brown completed his swift and extraordinary rise to the top on Saturday, leading the New York Knicks to a 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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The athletes then were swift and skilled, but generally unmuscled, Wilt excepted.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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The fourth-quarter comeback was incredibly appropriate.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The most appropriate action is to drive to the closest shelter available.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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This resource underscores prompt engineering's crucial role in leveraging generative AI effectively.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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That is up to a human using the tool, which makes the person behind each prompt a crucial cog in any workflow.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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In a post shared to Instagram on June 16, TSA advised newfound fans on the proper way to transport ranch dressing, a quintessential American flavor some soccer fans are experiencing for the first time.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Honest, Houston In the proper hands, a chain restaurant is a glorious institution.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
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There is an underground tunnel connecting the main hotel and the lobby/restaurant building, which makes navigating the area much easier in a wheelchair or for those looking to avoid a cold (but quick) commute.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The Iranian men’s soccer team’s quick departure from Los Angeles following its opening World Cup match was always the plan, according to the US government, despite complaints from the team.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timely. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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