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
At the same time, owners, managers, and boards should provide timely notice to insurers or potentially culpable parties and preserve evidence before major demolition or permanent repairs.
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Keegan A. Berry, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
When violations or incidents occur, the system flags them and triggers predefined workflows, helping ensure that corrective actions are addressed in a timely manner.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
This support could enable them to get timely access to the right treatments and clinical trials.
—Rhonda Winegar, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Film negatives deteriorate through humidity, chemical decay and physical damage, and without timely intervention, important works risk being lost entirely.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
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Keegan A. Berry, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
When violations or incidents occur, the system flags them and triggers predefined workflows, helping ensure that corrective actions are addressed in a timely manner.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
This support could enable them to get timely access to the right treatments and clinical trials.
—Rhonda Winegar, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Film negatives deteriorate through humidity, chemical decay and physical damage, and without timely intervention, important works risk being lost entirely.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timely
Adjective
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Places in the Midwest and Northeast, like Chicago and New York City, will be noticeably cooler for Saturday, but will rebound to seasonable highs by the beginning of the new workweek.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Chances for light rain, mountain snow, isolated thunderstorms, breezy winds and seasonable temperatures next week.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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However, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools said in a statement Thursday that the ruling has no immediate impact on its operations.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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But challenges remain, especially the immediate task of turning this ambitious vision into reality with the world economy upended by the energy shock from the war in Iran.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Fortunately, this April marks an opportune time to tap into your home equity, especially considering that a recent report showed levels in the country sitting at $11 trillion.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Having said all that, luck and an opportune break or two are still key ingredients to political success, as Davis suggested.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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In reply, Lucknow lost Mitchell Marsh for 14 but Markram still got his team off to a swift start.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Images of the 70-year-old politician waving bubble wands and waiting in line for rides at the park received swift backlash, including from Republicans.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Given that three of the Red Sox’ previous five balls in play had an exit velocity of 107 mph or greater and a left-handed batter was coming to the plate, it could also be argued pretty convincingly that inserting lefty Wandy Peralta was appropriate.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Your local garden center should have an appropriate mix available.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the dangers that drive many parents to keep their kids indoors, and that prompt strangers to call in reports like Jake’s, are a different story.—
Stephen Johnson,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, bright events often saturate detectors and are missed, so citizen reports to AMS often alert professionals and prompt manual archive checks.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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City leaders in Brookhaven are reminding residents that cutting down trees without proper approval could come with consequences, as officials double down on efforts to preserve the city's tree canopy.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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While there is no cure for the disease, shelters say proper cleaning protocols can help control its spread, and vaccination remains the most effective form of prevention.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Choose sustainable solutions, not quick, leaky patches.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Lunch is often an informal affair—poke bowls from Da Poke Bowl Shack, tacos from El Jefe, or something quick from Knosh or Takeaway 242 between pool and beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timely. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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