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
In addition, the day will see timely sessions on AI and content creators in the social media age.
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The Deadline Team, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
New-home sales are seen as a more timely measurement than purchases of existing homes, which are calculated when contracts close.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
The city also boasts the second-highest percentage of women who received timely cervical cancer screenings.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The first two periods for the Bruins were marked by shades of the worst tendencies of last year’s team – costly turnovers inability to build on in-game success and lack of timely saves.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
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The Deadline Team, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
New-home sales are seen as a more timely measurement than purchases of existing homes, which are calculated when contracts close.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
The city also boasts the second-highest percentage of women who received timely cervical cancer screenings.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The first two periods for the Bruins were marked by shades of the worst tendencies of last year’s team – costly turnovers inability to build on in-game success and lack of timely saves.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timely
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Temperatures are expected to spike Friday into the upper 80s in the hottest places before falling off and becoming more seasonable into and through the weekend.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
24 Sep. 2025
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Their version focused on the hard life of being a seasonable laborer in the rice fields.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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WellSpace has an immediate care program that can offer brief visits for people who must be seen right away, but full-service visits with providers may begin to take longer.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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This outcome has immediate repercussions.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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And the Germans will be facing Copenhagen at an opportune moment after the Lions lost in Brøndby over the weekend.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Now looks like an opportune time to weigh in on V’s next moves with options.—
Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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About his last Kentucky Derby appearance and his 'swift' horseLooking for a free mini puzzle?—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Berhalter set Chicago up to sit deep and then hit on the counter and the approach worked superbly in the first half with Miami enjoying plenty of the ball outside the Fire box but then ripped apart far too easily by swift breaks.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For indoor storage, guns should be kept unloaded and locked in appropriate safes or lockboxes for handguns, with ammunition in a separate safe, the AAP recommends.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Harsh chemicals like bleach will damage or harden rubber, so choose the appropriate cleaner based on the material your seal is made from.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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The National Nuclear Security Administration funds the sensors, which undergo rigorous shock, vibration, thermal vacuum, and prompt X-ray testing to survive launch and the harsh space environment.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Instead of being late to take down its tree, the mall can plausibly be seen as very prompt to put its Christmas tree up.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Without proper padding and protection, your device risks scratches, dents, or worse, internal damage.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Additional resources for homeless children and youth Phoenix Union launched a district resource center after Tercero learned some students weren’t attending class due to a lack of proper clothing.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Bitcoin is up about 25% this year, rising as more Wall Street institutions embrace the cryptocurrency and global investors begin to view it as a reputable portfolio allocation and not just a quick trading vehicle.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Its silicone design sits comfortably on the face, while quick preset modes make treatments simple to fit into daily life.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timely. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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