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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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.—
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Their version focused on the hard life of being a seasonable laborer in the rice fields.—
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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.—
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This outcome has immediate repercussions.—
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And the Germans will be facing Copenhagen at an opportune moment after the Lions lost in Brøndby over the weekend.—
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Now looks like an opportune time to weigh in on V’s next moves with options.—
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The backlash was swift, with figures like Senator Ted Cruz condemning the remarks and FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatening to scrutinize ABC’s broadcast standards.—
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Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey addressed the incident Wednesday, expressing concern for the injured students and their families while thanking school staff and first responders for their swift action.—
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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.—
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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.—
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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.—
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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.—
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Without proper padding and protection, your device risks scratches, dents, or worse, internal damage.—
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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.—
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Pressing less, fewer long spells of possession, quicker to work the ball through the thirds.—
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Choosing to engage means players can toss out one of their own Pokémon, all accessible at any time with quick button presses, or just skip the process and chuck a Poke ball at the back of the creature’s head.—
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timely. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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