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
Marasco was unable to serve Swift with the first lawsuit in a timely manner, which eventually led to Judge Aileen Cannon dismissing the singer from the case.
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The Human Trafficking Commission struggled to disburse the funds in a timely manner, according to its former grants administrator.
—Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 8 Apr. 2025
The Chi is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Apr. 2025
Make timely payments to avoid fees and new interest charges.
—Christina Majaski, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The Human Trafficking Commission struggled to disburse the funds in a timely manner, according to its former grants administrator.
—Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 8 Apr. 2025
The Chi is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Apr. 2025
Make timely payments to avoid fees and new interest charges.
—Christina Majaski, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for timely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timely
Adjective
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Its vertical silhouette allows easy access to your phone, while the floral design adds a seasonable twist to the crossbody.—
Melony Forcier,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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Having the holiday in March has brought more seasonable temperatures and an earlier sunset than later in the spring.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The reaction was immediate and polarized — cheers erupted from some fans who are accustomed to Barkley’s blunt, unfiltered style, while others booed in audible disgust.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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These actions often yield more immediate results than waiting for a chance to elect a new president. 2.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ramp’s meetings with Gruenbaum — who comes from private equity firm KKR and has no prior government experience — came at an opportune moment.—
Christopher Bing,
ProPublica,
17 Apr. 2025
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In the wake of ongoing tariff upheaval, supply chain uncertainty and climate crises, this is an incredibly opportune moment.—
Lauren Fay,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The reaction to Trump's tariffs was swift, with Wall Street suffering its worst day since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in earlier this month, sending shockwaves through global financial markets.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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The fallout at the Ivy League school has been swift – and the consequences will be enormous, scientists have warned.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2025
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The LLMs also recommended mental health assessments to these patients approximately six to seven times more often than what the validating physicians deemed appropriate and more than twice as often as the control group.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, have the appropriate confidence in you and your support circle to deal with whatever life throws your way.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Are prompt generators better than composing prompts by yourself?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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That’s not only important for prompt treatment, but also so that providers can answer questions and offer guidance on topics like how to talk to past and future partners and preventing future infections.—
Catherine Pearson,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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By advocating for proper funding, schools will be able to take innovative approaches to increasing literacy rates, as well as seeing gains in math.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Just cut the tubing to the proper length and wrap it around the cables.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Telegraphed data arrived in the morning, and FitzRoy made quick extrapolations from his knowledge of storm theories, sending forecasts an hour later.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Apr. 2025
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Polite start, quick stall Even after Trump was elected on the promise of high tariffs, relations with Beijing got off to a polite start.—
Beijing and Washington Bureaus,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timely. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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