BETIMES Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

betimes

adverb

Definition of betimes

as in seasonably

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Friday is breezy and seasonably warm with a slightly higher chance for rains.

— Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
Looking ahead to the weekend, temperatures should remain seasonably warm, with highs generally in the low to mid-80s.

— The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of seasonably

Adverb

Usually, the German federal chancellor does not comment so promptly on state election results, especially for two states with relatively small electorates.

— Esme Nicholson, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026
Herbert handed off to Omarion Hampton on a draw, and the second-year back was met by linebacker Nakobe Dean and promptly fumbled — one of six on the day for the Chargers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of promptly

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Narges Mohammadi, 54, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, was temporarily released from prison for medical reasons earlier this year after falling unconscious and being transferred to a hospital.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
It can be expected that college football will take the majority of people’s attention, especially early in the day.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of early

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Something about it feels instantly polished—and a little unexpected.

— Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
Because batteries in wearable devices are tiny, and 5G cellular chips can instantly cut a wearable’s battery life by half, analysts expect the devices to remain tethered to a phone for at least the next five to 10 years.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026

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