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
On offense, role players such as Gavin Sheets, Luis Campusano and Ty France have provided timely impact; in FanGraphs’ definition of high-leverage situations, the Padres rank first in OPS and wRC+.
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Dennis Lin, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Your ability to be charming and diplomatic will be timely.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
The direction of mortgage interest rates this May will depend on a variety of timely factors.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Someone in your circle could offer support, insight or a timely opportunity.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
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Dennis Lin, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Your ability to be charming and diplomatic will be timely.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
The direction of mortgage interest rates this May will depend on a variety of timely factors.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Someone in your circle could offer support, insight or a timely opportunity.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for timely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timely
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After that, the region dries out for the weekend, with cooler mornings and more seasonable afternoon temperatures returning.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The end of the week looks drier and seasonable.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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The race came amid a broader power struggle between the two sides of City Hall early in both Mamdani and Menin’s leadership, but the election will also have a more immediate impact.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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No immediate impact likely for world oil markets The UAE’s withdrawal from OPEC won’t necessarily have any immediate effects in markets.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Quarterback luck — losing enough games to get a high draft slot at an opportune time — matters a lot in the NFL because the position is so difficult to evaluate.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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While the amount of equity to borrow from has risen, the costs of doing so have declined as well, making now an opportune time to leverage the equity under your roof.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Thanks to Secret Service for swift, decisive action This event sparked several high-ranking Texas leaders to take to social media to comment on the situation.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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The North Carolina Republican’s decision sets the stage for Warsh’s swift confirmation to succeed Powell, whose term ends on May 15.—
Caitlin Reilly,
Bloomberg,
26 Apr. 2026
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People in this area are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
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Oh my gosh, ticked off is not the appropriate word.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Security researchers know this as the problem of the persuasive prompt injection.—
Evan Johnson,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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Their bite can lead to rapid respiratory failure and paralysis without prompt medical treatment.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kirsten Kelly-Vargas and her husband, Gary, felt a similar urgency to acquire the proper attire for the occasion.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Ashlyn Needham wrote in Southern Living that proper hanging matters more than people realize.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The reactive Moon opposes Mars, creating tension between quick reactions and thoughtful dialogue.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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But, a host of hotels are just a quick zip from Malé.—
Shradha Shahani,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timely. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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