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
How quickly and thoroughly police investigate deadly crashes is crucial to serving timely justice for victims, experts tell Axios.
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Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
Over 55 million Americans live in rural areas, all deserve reliable and timely delivery of mail.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2025
Pickard didn’t have to be excellent in net, but a glove save on Boeser in close midway through the first when the Oilers were up only a goal was some fine, timely work.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
The four-time host took a break from punching down to deliver a timely message.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2025
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Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
Over 55 million Americans live in rural areas, all deserve reliable and timely delivery of mail.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2025
Pickard didn’t have to be excellent in net, but a glove save on Boeser in close midway through the first when the Oilers were up only a goal was some fine, timely work.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
The four-time host took a break from punching down to deliver a timely message.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for timely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timely
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For Tina, this means that her steady sales of T-shirts, even if seasonable at times, could be strong evidence for cash flow lending.—
Lechi (Richard) Zhang,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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The summer sun is still a warm one with seasonable highs in the mid-80s to near 90.—
David Streit,
Washington Post,
25 July 2024
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There was no immediate word on casualties or the cause of the collision.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
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The president’s attack on DEI also had an immediate impact on the private sector, where corporations that once made commitments to diversify announced an end to those programs promptly after he was sworn in.—
Malaika Jabali,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2025
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Unsurprisingly, the results show minor variations but the spread does support the idea that Liverpool have played teams at opportune moments this season.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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In Puerto Rico, decorations are typically put up by Thanksgiving, and kept up until the season concludes in mid-January, with opportune picture moments at every corner.—
Ashlyn Messier,
Fox News,
22 Dec. 2024
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Even for many residents of Gaza, however, the swift re-emergence of the fighters, some in official uniforms, was a surprise.—
Iyad Abuheweila,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Trump administration’s swift actions have left the BOP reeling, with staffing, morale, and operations all under strain.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Driscoll, the military veteran and businessman whom Trump has nominated to lead the Army, said today at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee that conducting such training near an airport like Reagan might not be appropriate.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Precautions When Taking Supplements Supplementing may not be appropriate for everyone.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2025
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Double poles are utility poles that, for some reason, are not stable and prompt utility companies to install a second pole next to the original one to help prop it up.—
Chris Van Buskirk,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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But skilled prompt engineers can indeed save time when using AI as a writing aid.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Reacting to the decision by the Trump administration to close the U.S. visa section of the embassy in Colombia, Petro said there are thousands of Americans living in Colombia without proper documentation.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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The show leaves us with the reminder that without proper investment in healthcare infrastructure, even the most skilled medical teams can be hindered in their efforts to save lives.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
TIME,
25 Jan. 2025
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One way to relieve those symptoms is with a quick walk.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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Smoothies are a staple for quick, on-the-go meals or snacks, offering convenience and versatility to fit any lifestyle.—
Allison Herries,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timely. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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