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
The state needs to act in a thoughtful but timely manner.
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Robert Duffy, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
People detained while pregnant have reported bleeding, pain or other warning signs of miscarriage without receiving timely follow-up care.
—Jallicia Jolly, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
Hart is the heart, the muscle, the 3-points, 15-rebounds, 6-assists, 4-steals guy—that’s his actual stat line in the Game 1 Finals victory—unafraid to bang the timely three–pointer when the opposition is begging him to fire away.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 14 June 2026
And bearing in mind America's love of winners, that domination was a timely boost as soccer’s evolution continued.
—Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 14 June 2026
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Robert Duffy, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
People detained while pregnant have reported bleeding, pain or other warning signs of miscarriage without receiving timely follow-up care.
—Jallicia Jolly, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
Hart is the heart, the muscle, the 3-points, 15-rebounds, 6-assists, 4-steals guy—that’s his actual stat line in the Game 1 Finals victory—unafraid to bang the timely three–pointer when the opposition is begging him to fire away.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 14 June 2026
And bearing in mind America's love of winners, that domination was a timely boost as soccer’s evolution continued.
—Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timely
Adjective
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By Monday, cooler and more seasonable air arrives with highs in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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The high is expected to climb to a more seasonable temperature around the low 70s Tuesday, with sunny skies throughout the day, NWS forecasts.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Whoever wins the nomination will face an immediate campaign finance gap and depend heavily on national GOP resources.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Sadly, Trump’s inability to forgo immediate fulfillment is as pronounced an aspect of his personality as his megalomania.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The Paragon's layout benefits from opportune timing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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The timing was opportune given the chaos caused by Swalwell.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Brown completed his swift and extraordinary rise to the top on Saturday, leading the New York Knicks to a 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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The athletes then were swift and skilled, but generally unmuscled, Wilt excepted.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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But attorney Gabi Silver, who previously represented one of the men in the original case before Hartig, said the judge made the appropriate call for a low-level, non-assaultive felony case against a client with no prior criminal record.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Telehealth appointments can help parents assess symptoms and determine appropriate care levels without exposing sick children to additional germs in waiting rooms.—
Yolande Clark-Jackson,
Parents,
29 Aug. 2025
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Freshman shortstop Dallas Bowen’s impact for Hanover Central has been prompt and profound.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Bears prompt school closures in Japan Talk about an unexpected disruption.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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For various reasons, none of us had managed a proper vacation that summer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Potential asylum seekers had no proper access to legal advice and some people were held for weeks, much longer than the three days that the law allowed.—
Nicole Winfield,
Fortune,
11 June 2026
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Alone in the interview room, Wilber sent a quick text letting Winston know that he was separated from their mother.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Quinoa is quick to cook and can be added to meals like salads, soups, and breakfast bowls.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
16 June 2026
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timely. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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