1
: done or taking place at a time of a specified sort
an ill-timed arrival
2
: made to occur at or in a set time
a timed explosion
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Drivers of private vehicles are no longer required to obtain a timed entry pass.
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Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
Parks officials say Yosemite won't use a timed reservation system for vehicles this year.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
What are the new sports for the 2026 Olympics?
Ski mountaineering, a timed race which consists of climbing mountains and then descending them on skis, is the only sport making its debut in 2026.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Either start your day early in the morning with a timed ticket or go in the evening, when the crowds are typically lighter.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
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Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
Parks officials say Yosemite won't use a timed reservation system for vehicles this year.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
What are the new sports for the 2026 Olympics?
Ski mountaineering, a timed race which consists of climbing mountains and then descending them on skis, is the only sport making its debut in 2026.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Either start your day early in the morning with a timed ticket or go in the evening, when the crowds are typically lighter.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Timed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timed. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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