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
Once testing is complete, DSS will work closely with our EBT vendor to issue benefits in a timely manner.
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Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
This novel in verse is timely, fast paced and important.
—Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
For foreign employees with visas nearing expiration, timely processing will be essential to maintain work authorization.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The emphasis on network reliability is timely, given last month's major AWS outage, when a single failure point took down dozens of major services.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
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Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
This novel in verse is timely, fast paced and important.
—Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
For foreign employees with visas nearing expiration, timely processing will be essential to maintain work authorization.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The emphasis on network reliability is timely, given last month's major AWS outage, when a single failure point took down dozens of major services.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timely
Adjective
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According to the company, the fashions are crafted from sustainable, seasonable fabrics such as cashmere, silk, linen, cotton and other environmentally preferred fibers.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Michigan residents are in for another seasonable week, with cooler temperatures and scattered rain, according to the National Weather Service.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These trends will have immediate electoral consequences.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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What set him apart early was his willingness to apply his technical knowledge to fields and tasks that went beyond his immediate responsibilities.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Many Indianapolis brands saw the fall as an opportune time to establish new storefronts for in-person shoppers.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
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Walker’s resurgence has come at an opportune time.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But their party went into swift decline during the Cold War that began in the late 1940s and barely exists today.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The campaign began with an air offensive in January 1991, followed by a swift ground assault that expelled Iraqi forces within 100 hours.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Canada couldn’t be more appropriate to host the first Winter Games.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Always serve pumpkin in moderation and in an amount appropriate for the size of your pet.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The incident did, however, prompt Wyatt to rethink her presence online and her role as an influencer.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, just hours after ChatGPT Atlas launched, Brave, an open-source browser company, posted a blog detailing several attacks AI browsers are particularly vulnerable to, including indirect prompt injections.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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When using hydrogen peroxide, wear protective gloves and eyewear to avoid irritation, ensure proper ventilation, and never mix it with bleach, ammonia, vinegar, or other cleaning agents.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Green was quick to point out that every team that has won a championship featured a strong defense.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timely. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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