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
Other good habits to build include backing up your data, enabling multi-factor authentication whenever possible, installing timely software updates, and recognizing and reporting phishing messages and other scams.
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Kim Key, PC Magazine, 2 May 2025
Economists David Ely, San Diego State University YES: Speeding up the approval process for the redevelopment would allow the project to be completed in a more timely manner and lower uncertainty over the timeline.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2025
Confronted with stale economic reports, forecasters typically turn to consumer and business sentiment data for more timely signals on how people will behave.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
That invisible hand can be seen at work, powered by modern-day tech like AI and machine learning, helping a merchant get timely finance to replenish their stock or provide convenience to a shopper while transacting on an e-commerce website.
—Bindesh Pandey, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Kim Key, PC Magazine, 2 May 2025
Economists David Ely, San Diego State University YES: Speeding up the approval process for the redevelopment would allow the project to be completed in a more timely manner and lower uncertainty over the timeline.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2025
Confronted with stale economic reports, forecasters typically turn to consumer and business sentiment data for more timely signals on how people will behave.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
That invisible hand can be seen at work, powered by modern-day tech like AI and machine learning, helping a merchant get timely finance to replenish their stock or provide convenience to a shopper while transacting on an e-commerce website.
—Bindesh Pandey, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timely
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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
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Far from being a costly premium, waterless technologies like CO₂ dyeing deliver immediate, measurable operational value.—
Ken Katz,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
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So, the immediate impact would be fairly significant.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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Another perspective is that the district seized a politically opportune moment to stop a boondoggle that had little benefit for the students it’s meant to serve.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2025
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According to Johnson, emerging adulthood is an opportune time to develop one’s personal brand.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Senior officials from both sides quickly confirm the deal, which is expected to bring a swift conclusion to military escalation.—
Riazat Butt,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Having a solo focus on Daniel Richter’s new paintings has elicited a very positive response, reflected in collectors’ swift decisions to buy.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Those with weakened immune systems cannot adequately mount an appropriate immune response when exposed to different diseases.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Finally, be sure your timers are set to the appropriate schedule.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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The pre-deadline additions of Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall rekindled the Hurricanes’ position as a favorite, but Rantanen’s prompt exit again pushed Carolina to under-the-radar status.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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In simple terms, prompt injection is a way for attackers to trick an AI into doing something it wasn’t supposed to.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Your pricing is too low to support proper delivery.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Build fitness gradually: Improve endurance with regular, low-impact exercise like walking or swimming. Use proper posture: Stand upright and keep shoulders relaxed to allow better lung expansion.—
Emily Brown,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2025
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The bear blew past him half a stride, dug its front claws in the dirt, then spun a quick 180 and lunged at Bentzel.—
Benjamin Alva Polley,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2025
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In these scenarios, defenders have to bounce back onto their heels, creating an inflated amount of space — and giving the guard an immediate advantage in the first step to cut into open space and catch a quick flip pass for a rapid-fire shot.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timely. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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