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
At the same time, owners, managers, and boards should provide timely notice to insurers or potentially culpable parties and preserve evidence before major demolition or permanent repairs.
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Keegan A. Berry, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
When violations or incidents occur, the system flags them and triggers predefined workflows, helping ensure that corrective actions are addressed in a timely manner.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
This support could enable them to get timely access to the right treatments and clinical trials.
—Rhonda Winegar, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Film negatives deteriorate through humidity, chemical decay and physical damage, and without timely intervention, important works risk being lost entirely.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
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Keegan A. Berry, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
When violations or incidents occur, the system flags them and triggers predefined workflows, helping ensure that corrective actions are addressed in a timely manner.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
This support could enable them to get timely access to the right treatments and clinical trials.
—Rhonda Winegar, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Film negatives deteriorate through humidity, chemical decay and physical damage, and without timely intervention, important works risk being lost entirely.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timely
Adjective
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Conditions will remain seasonable and dry through Friday morning, then the next chance for rain goes up Friday night and into next weekend.—
Lisa Meadows,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Places in the Midwest and Northeast, like Chicago and New York City, will be noticeably cooler for Saturday, but will rebound to seasonable highs by the beginning of the new workweek.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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However, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools said in a statement Thursday that the ruling has no immediate impact on its operations.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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But challenges remain, especially the immediate task of turning this ambitious vision into reality with the world economy upended by the energy shock from the war in Iran.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Fortunately, this April marks an opportune time to tap into your home equity, especially considering that a recent report showed levels in the country sitting at $11 trillion.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Having said all that, luck and an opportune break or two are still key ingredients to political success, as Davis suggested.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The calls from Democrats to end his campaign were swift.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised to abide by the ceasefire, but warned there would be a swift military response to any violations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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There are no winners in wildfire; however, the Court's decision supports PacifiCorp's longstanding belief that this process was prejudicial and not appropriate for managing wildfire litigation.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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Federal education law requires that all students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Apr. 2026
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The day before Goodall went to the hospital for her full-day evaluation, Crockett went into kidney failure, making a prompt transplant even more crucial.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Early, prompt treatment with these antibiotics is highly effective, Wu said.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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Configured for 16 passengers – with room for up to 20 – the cabin rocks thick carpeting, proper seats with ample legroom, a coffee bar, Wi-Fi, USB-C charging at every position, and ambient ceiling lighting for evening crossings.—
Omar Kardoudi
April 09,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2026
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With proper care and maintenance, most mosses will double in size in about a year, filling in bare soil and colonizing your garden space all on their own.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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Choose sustainable solutions, not quick, leaky patches.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Lunch is often an informal affair—poke bowls from Da Poke Bowl Shack, tacos from El Jefe, or something quick from Knosh or Takeaway 242 between pool and beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timely. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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