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
Tax accountant Terrance Hutchins, of Logos Financial Group, said that while hold times over the phone could be affected by IRS staff cuts, refunds on returns that are relatively straightforward, are filed early and electronically, should appear in a timely manner.
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Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2025
The layoffs arrive in the middle of tax season as millions of Americans are filing their returns and hoping for timely refunds -- but the exact impact on filing season is not yet clear.
—Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 20 Feb. 2025
Beverly Shores Town Council President David Phelps asked about data on emissions from vehicular traffic, a question made more timely as state Sen. Rick Niemeyer, R-Lowell, presses for an end to emissions testing for vehicles in Lake and Porter counties.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Aston Villa’s 2-2 home draw with Liverpool on Wednesday provided a timely reminder.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
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Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2025
The layoffs arrive in the middle of tax season as millions of Americans are filing their returns and hoping for timely refunds -- but the exact impact on filing season is not yet clear.
—Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 20 Feb. 2025
Beverly Shores Town Council President David Phelps asked about data on emissions from vehicular traffic, a question made more timely as state Sen. Rick Niemeyer, R-Lowell, presses for an end to emissions testing for vehicles in Lake and Porter counties.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Aston Villa’s 2-2 home draw with Liverpool on Wednesday provided a timely reminder.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timely
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The storm is expected to clear out Monday morning, with temperatures dropping to a more seasonable low 30s, according to the NWS.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
14 Feb. 2025
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But in the coming days, the snow is expected to thaw as temperatures rise to more seasonable levels.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
22 Jan. 2025
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Conveniently placed less than a 15-minute drive from Iowa State University and downtown Ames, the home’s rural setting appears a world away from any major metropolis, part of the immediate appeal for the right type of buyer.—
Richard Lane,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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The language used in the executive order was an immediate red flag for Max Wiznitzer, MD, a pediatric neurologist at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland and co-chair of the Professional Advisory Board at CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder).—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Now is an opportune time for women to enter these fields.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The restaurant opened at an opportune time, catching the Austin real-estate boom and feeding a hunger for regionally distinct dishes.—
Rachel Monroe,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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The reaction from some prominent Trump supporters on social media to the document release, particularly the lack of new information, was swift and damning, with lots of criticism for the right-wing influencers involved — but much of the opprobrium reserved for Bondi.—
Abid Rahman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Flexibility enables swift adjustments to changing circumstances, ensuring continuity and competitiveness.—
Jochen Schwenk,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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That's where the person at the top has to give appropriate direction, and that has not come from the president of the United States at this point.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2025
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Plus, even if experts with appropriate training and expertise are appointed to the MAHA Commision, Kennedy’s still the one in charge.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Further supporting a prompt American antitrust pivot are signs that the United Kingdom and the European Union are finally starting to place greater emphasis on competitiveness in competition law enforcement.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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But days earlier, Adam Martinez, who made that declaration, appeared to have told employees in an email that at least three Musk team members were already on site at the bureau and required prompt access to data, including human resources and financial systems, according to reporting by Wired.—
Zach Montague,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Without proper execution, even the best strategies can fail.—
Dr. Sharon H. Porter,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Owens says this is essential to a child's proper development.—
Leslie D. Rose,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2025
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But don’t be too quick to go for short-term solutions.—
Ray Titus,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Austin-Healey was quick to capitalize on the Sprite’s sporting success.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timely. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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