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
The company has identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting and is working to remediate these issues to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2025
The court disagreed and instead said von Ehlinger’s trial attorney, Jon Cox, failed to make a proper and timely objection to the testimony.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2025
According to the council agenda on Aug. 27, the funds, which are required by HUD to be expended in a timely manner, were not being used.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2025
Kravitz's directorial debut crosses a timely narrative with a mighty satisfying finale.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2025
The court disagreed and instead said von Ehlinger’s trial attorney, Jon Cox, failed to make a proper and timely objection to the testimony.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2025
According to the council agenda on Aug. 27, the funds, which are required by HUD to be expended in a timely manner, were not being used.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2025
Kravitz's directorial debut crosses a timely narrative with a mighty satisfying finale.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for timely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timely
Adjective
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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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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 Senate's two-bill approach will put the immediate focus on immigration, energy and defense and likely push discussion of health offsets to the second bill.—
Stef W. Kight,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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If someone develops any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical attention, as antitoxin may be needed.—
Neha Mukherjee,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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For the Saudis, getting a partner like Mr. White would come at an opportune time.—
Tariq Panja,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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What Fox brings to the Spurs The bold move comes at an opportune time for San Antonio, who desperately needed to add a running mate for Wembanyama that simply wasn’t there with the likes of Chris Paul or Devin Vassell.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Redemption was swift and sublime for Bart Verbruggen against Chelsea.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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So is the country's push for swift justice Trump's rhetoric, which appears to change tack on Putin's ostracism by the U.S., was welcomed by some in Russia.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Massey added that while each environment has to feel specific and appropriate, there’s also an overall cohesion to the soundscape that must be maintained.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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Editor’s picks Pointing to West’s promotion in the leadup to his upcoming album Bully, Doe’s lawyers call the title appropriate.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Some economists have cautioned that the sudden demand for prompt engineers could be a flash in the pan, while other technologists have predicted that prompt engineering could soon evolve from a job title to a skill that is expected — or required — of desk workers.—
Morgan Smith,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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The types of filings varied from prompt pay complaints to internal and external appeals, with the number of complaints and reversal rates varying widely by health plan.—
David Robinson,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Hopefully that means a bigger, more proper announcement than a lotion ad, too.—
Justin Curto,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2025
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Lawmakers from Trump’s party have acceded to his demands to unilaterally cut spending and fire government watchdogs without proper notice.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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Heim was quick to acknowledge the chaos, the unpredictability of Daytona races, and the pressure during the final laps, noting the challenges of maintaining control with worn tires while surrounded by other drivers pushing for top positions.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Here's a quick bit of context on what's happening in and around the brain.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timely. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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