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
Sometimes managers use their adds and drops to shake up one or two roster spots every week, quickly turning over a couple of lineup slots with timely short-term picks.
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Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
But with such consistent and considerable increases in price, there is a timely opportunity here for those who want to turn a quick profit via a silver investment.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
If the team can’t sign Pickens in a timely fashion, placing the franchise tag on him could create another holdout, hold-in situation for the team.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Jan. 2026
Bean said the message is timely because many voters are facing significantly higher insurance premiums.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
But with such consistent and considerable increases in price, there is a timely opportunity here for those who want to turn a quick profit via a silver investment.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
If the team can’t sign Pickens in a timely fashion, placing the franchise tag on him could create another holdout, hold-in situation for the team.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Jan. 2026
Bean said the message is timely because many voters are facing significantly higher insurance premiums.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timely
Adjective
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Sunday is expected to be a bit calmer with a mix of sun and clouds, and seasonable highs in the 20s.—
Adam Del Rosso,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The afternoon will be more seasonable, with temperatures reaching the mid-50s to low 60s.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The highly skilled team — including neonatologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and pediatric specialists — provides immediate access to advanced treatments and technology, improving outcomes and offering families peace of mind.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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The video also appeared to depict the officers did not take immediate steps to ensure that Good received emergency medical care after the shooting took place.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This is an opportune time — when the vehicle is ready, when weather supports — to bring our crew home.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Kapanen returns from injury at an opportune time.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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By Sunday, he was gone, a mercifully swift ending to painfully slow decline.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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Condemnation by Russian diplomats of the US raid to capture Maduro, of course, was swift and unequivocal.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The result is a chic, vacation-appropriate alternative that travels beautifully.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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This is not meant to provide Nix with an excuse, but an appropriate frame of reference.—
Troy Renck The Denver Post,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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When violations occur and are reported, CPS takes prompt and appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination and referral to law enforcement, as required by law, while upholding the highest ethical standards.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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One problem is that AI models often struggle to translate a user’s prompt into good search criteria.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Resar said the issue is technique and having a dedicated coach who specializes in tight ends and can teach him proper footwork and hand placement.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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After not hosting an official ceremony in 2022, the Golden Globes returned to proper form in 2023, with stars showing off jaw-dropping looks on the red carpet.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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As Beck spoke on the crowded field afterward, Cristobal swept past and stopped for quick bear hug.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Most people drive up a Forest Service Road for quicker access, putting them at the beginning of a two-mile out-and-back trail with roughly 2,500 feet of elevation gain.—
Outside,
Outside,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timely. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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