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
Workers worry that cuts could endanger the timely delivery of Social Security payments, and how much of a presence the agency will have after restructuring in Kansas City remains unclear.
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Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2025
But the uncomfortably uncertain path of this asteroid — discovered only in late December — offered a timely reminder of how vulnerable humanity remains to hidden perils whirling through space, and how much still needs to be done to protect the planet.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
Tools like Duolingo’s AI tutors, which adjust to individual proficiency levels, have been shown to improve writing and conversational skills through timely corrections, as noted in a 2022 Stanford study.
—Balaji Soundararajan, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
The same cannot be said of logistics, which often makes timely production and deliveries challenging, never mind any urgent celebrity requests, according to the designer.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
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Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2025
But the uncomfortably uncertain path of this asteroid — discovered only in late December — offered a timely reminder of how vulnerable humanity remains to hidden perils whirling through space, and how much still needs to be done to protect the planet.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
Tools like Duolingo’s AI tutors, which adjust to individual proficiency levels, have been shown to improve writing and conversational skills through timely corrections, as noted in a 2022 Stanford study.
—Balaji Soundararajan, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
The same cannot be said of logistics, which often makes timely production and deliveries challenging, never mind any urgent celebrity requests, according to the designer.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for timely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timely
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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However, there was no immediate word from the office of the 85-year-old Khamenei, who has final say over all matters of state.—
TIME,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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In the immediate aftermath, figures such as Issa Rae canceled their shows, and Ben Folds and Renee Fleming withdrew as advisers.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 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
Adjective
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Flexibility enables swift adjustments to changing circumstances, ensuring continuity and competitiveness.—
Jochen Schwenk,
Forbes,
28 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
Adjective
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These steps are inherently time-consuming and demand not only effective collaboration across various departments but also the strategic deployment of appropriate technologies.—
Zoryana Zagorodnya,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Addressing play aggression requires understanding the behavior and consistently implementing appropriate techniques to ensure a happy and balanced home environment.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Asked Wednesday by Foul Territory to discuss one positive and negative coming from major-league spring training, Brown brought up Smith without prompt.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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This approach helps prompt recruiters to ask the right follow-up questions during interviews.—
David Paffenholz,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The on and off ramps at Exit 74 on I-95 lack the proper acceleration and deceleration lanes that merge on and off I-95.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2025
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The chairman alleged Sherman colluded with some board members to wrest control by making changes to the board’s composition by appointing two new directors without proper vetting by the nominations committee.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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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Reddit Reacts The Reddit community was quick to weigh in on the discovery, with many users expressing excitement over the historical significance of the coin.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timely. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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