timed

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adjective

ˈtīmd 

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

timed

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past tense and past participle of time entry 2

Examples of timed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

On July 3, the Northside Hospital Peachtree Junior will feature a timed mile and a 50-meter dash, plus plenty of family-friendly activities. — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 12 June 2026

Pick from four timed cycle options, including 120, 60, 40, and 30-minute intervals. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2026

The National Park Service will not require timed entry reservations for Yosemite, Arches or Glacier this summer. — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 26 May 2026

Elevate’s 30 years of industry experience includes booking complex, multi-stop timed itineraries, sometimes at the last minute. — Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 11 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing timed

• ill-timed
• timed-release
• well-timed

Rhymes for timed

• begrimed
• sublimed
• chimed
• climbed
• limed
• mimed
• primed
• rhymed