1
: done or taking place at a time of a specified sort
an ill-timed arrival
2
: made to occur at or in a set time
a timed explosion
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Launching out of the timed start and reaching Mark 1 first is a huge advantage before teams head downwind for two laps of the course.
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 24 July 2025
The competition unfolds over three rounds with a mix of timed swings and pitch limits.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
In timed events, the goal is to post the fastest time possible, with rope barriers and head starts ensuring a fair competition.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Johnson's offensive style is very meticulous, timed and precise.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 17 June 2025
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 24 July 2025
The competition unfolds over three rounds with a mix of timed swings and pitch limits.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
In timed events, the goal is to post the fastest time possible, with rope barriers and head starts ensuring a fair competition.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Johnson's offensive style is very meticulous, timed and precise.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 17 June 2025
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“Timed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timed. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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