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
With so much institutional knowledge gone, experts worried that the nation’s forecasting agency would be unable to provide accurate reports and timely life-saving warnings.
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
In practice, the bill would cripple journalists’ ability to contact in a timely manner thousands of candidates for federal, state or local office during the compressed 12-week election season.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
Between catchy musical numbers and high-energy dance breaks, the film delivers a timely message: showing up as your full self is the key to connection.
—Kaila Garrett, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
The rest could pay for a real, functional immigration system: judges and support staff to provide timely legal status disposition for non-citizens living in the United States.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
In practice, the bill would cripple journalists’ ability to contact in a timely manner thousands of candidates for federal, state or local office during the compressed 12-week election season.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
Between catchy musical numbers and high-energy dance breaks, the film delivers a timely message: showing up as your full self is the key to connection.
—Kaila Garrett, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
The rest could pay for a real, functional immigration system: judges and support staff to provide timely legal status disposition for non-citizens living in the United States.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timely
Adjective
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By Wednesday, a cold front is expected to move through the area, bringing more seasonable temperatures and a break from the summer sizzle.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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Wet weather rain chances will increase during the week, which will drop temperatures back to seasonable, Bennett said.—
Elainie Barraza,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Roberson stuck her full-twisting double layout dismount without a flicker and to an immediate smile.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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As a result of the incident, one of the power lines fell into the water, prompting an evacuation of the immediate area as a precautionary measure, said Thompson.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The announcement couldn’t come at a more opportune time because Monica is hitting the road with co-headliner Brandy for their anticipated The Boy Is Mine Tour.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
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Eli Lilly ’s earnings report on Thursday morning comes at an opportune time.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
3 Aug. 2025
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For instance, researchers at the National Institutes of Health were critical in developing the mRNA vaccine technology that enabled the swift creation of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines that saved millions of lives at the height of the pandemic.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
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Low water crossings on San Pedro Road and River Road will likely become impassible with dangerous swift flowing water.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Lucio — leggy, brave, sturdy in the challenge — is probably more appropriate as a reference point.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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The player models and lighting are excellent, with equipment shining and time of day delivering the appropriate immersion.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Our agency protocol prioritizes swiftly engaging with both positive sentiment to cultivate brand advocates and negative feedback for prompt, effective reputation management.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for many causes of sharp eye pain, as some conditions can lead to vision loss without prompt intervention.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Assuming that the administrative use of AI is done with proper security and rigor, most clients or patients won’t especially care that the therapist is using AI in that manner.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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For example, some foundations have not been regularly reconciling their accounts and have made some expenditures without proper prior approval or supporting documentation, such as receipts or invoices, according to the audit.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Resale prices of Singapore's public apartments — which house nearly 80% of residents — rose 9.6% in 2024, quicker than the 4.9% in 2023, data from the country's Housing Development Board showed.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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Isak himself stressed his happiness in the spring and featured in club kit promotions, hardly the actions of someone desperate for a quick exit.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timely. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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