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
Addressing these issues directly affects whether patients receive timely treatment, whether physicians remain in practice and whether trust in the health care system is sustained.
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Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
Sony Pictures Television is hitting the market with the timely project, a limited series, produced by Adam McKay’s Hyperobject Industries.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
The lack of timely at-bats remained an issue.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
The plaintiffs allege the bank failed to properly monitor accounts and did not file timely suspicious activity reports concerning questionable transactions, including transfers Black made to Epstein from his Bank of America account.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
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Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
Sony Pictures Television is hitting the market with the timely project, a limited series, produced by Adam McKay’s Hyperobject Industries.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
The lack of timely at-bats remained an issue.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
The plaintiffs allege the bank failed to properly monitor accounts and did not file timely suspicious activity reports concerning questionable transactions, including transfers Black made to Epstein from his Bank of America account.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 28 Mar. 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
Adjective
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Smoke from the Jumping Branch fire has spread for miles, prompting warnings for drivers to avoid parts of NC 80, as well as a Temporary Flight Restriction in the immediate area, McDowell County 911 reports.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Matches without goals triggered texts to Garden requesting immediate Wyscout Zoom sessions.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
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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These contractors typically reside in South Asian countries like India and are opportune initial targets for several reasons.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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The decision drew swift criticism from both Democratic and Republican figures, who questioned Jackson's willingness to engage with voters.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The end was swift and merciless.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Everyone is urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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That plan ultimately goes awry, with Margot surviving the attack, smartly staged in a way that doesn’t completely ratchet up the violent tension, keeping the audience in an appropriate level of comfort while not compromising the narrative.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 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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The strikes temporarily disrupted the spacecraft’s electrical systems, but quick action by mission control kept the mission on track.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Hours were spent on Zoom calls with Garden (based in England) poring over match film on Wyscout, Olsson quick to point out the flaws and areas of improvement and Garden quicker to point out the strengths.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timely. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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