BETIMES Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

betimes

adverb

Definition of betimes

as in seasonably

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Expect a mix of sun and clouds with seasonably warm temperatures.

— Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Temperatures are seasonably hot, with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s.

— Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of seasonably

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Evacuating promptly in an emergency also reduces the likelihood firefighters will have to put themselves in high-stress situations to rescue you.

— Julian L. Gallegos, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Nevada promptly sued, arguing the plan is untenable for Las Vegas.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of promptly

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But that bipartisan effort was immediately panned by conservative groups, and little else has emerged as a serious solution.

— Ashley Lopez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Though freshman Jackson Cantwell likely could have stepped in immediately at left tackle, the junior Okunlola has the game experience (albeit mostly at guard) that should serve him well in taking on the opponent’s best edge rusher.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of immediately

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That projection is 79% higher than the bank’s estimate from a year earlier.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Tysie Gallagher, Terri Harper and Caroline Dubois beat Americans Brandi Robinson, Miranda Reyes and Amelia Moore, respectively, earlier in the night, while Reina Tellez defeated Jessica Barry for the United States’ only victory.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026

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