as in timely
especially suitable for a certain time
the release of the novel was well-timed: a week later the author was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature
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Recent Examples of well-timed
His goal off a one-timer was well-timed, coming less than a minute after Beckett Sennecke scored to trim a Wild lead to 2-1.
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
The company’s efforts are well-timed—and much-needed.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025
So, with a strategic and well-timed approach, investors may be able to buy and sell these metals relatively quickly and profitably.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
His return is well-timed, as rookie point guard Dylan Harper incurred a hamstring strain earlier this week and is expected to be on the shelf for several weeks.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for well-timed
Michael Russo, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
The company’s efforts are well-timed—and much-needed.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025
So, with a strategic and well-timed approach, investors may be able to buy and sell these metals relatively quickly and profitably.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
His return is well-timed, as rookie point guard Dylan Harper incurred a hamstring strain earlier this week and is expected to be on the shelf for several weeks.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for well-timed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-timed
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Anna Sariol, sales manager for Vis Seed, received a call from the supplier to say there were problems getting shipments out of the airport in Israel on a timely basis.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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At a time when many are searching for hope, the mission behind the race feels especially timely.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The highly anticipated final book, Burn of the Everflame, will be released on September 8, 2026.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2026
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The complaint states that the anticipated participation of Messi constituted a material term of the agreements, forming a central component of the contracts and directly tied to the commercial viability of the matches.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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And the International Dark Sky Week couldn’t have come at a more opportune time, just on the tails of NASA’s Artemis II mission, when all eyes were on the sky.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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For China, the partnership comes at an opportune moment.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Officials said Lopez played a key leadership role during recent wildfires, helping coordinate crews to ensure schools had proper air filtration systems in place.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The restaurant will age all of its meat for a minimum of 28 days and then cook it in a high-temperature broiler for proper searing.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Well-timed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-timed. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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