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
During medical exams that night, and at doctors’ appointments in the following weeks, the children were diagnosed with a vast array of illnesses, conditions, and developmental delays that, in some cases, might have been prevented with timely attention.
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Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
In early February, however, the price has come back down again, offering investors a timely opportunity to get started before the price of the metal inevitably reverses course.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
While filings reviewed by The Hollywood Reporter show that traditional lobbying focal points like tax policy and copyright law were a constant across every company in the ecosystem, more timely topics also took center stage.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Feb. 2026
Haggerty continued to hit timely shots as the Wildcats tried to hold off TCU, but his two turnovers late ended up being one of the biggest moments of the game.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
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Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
In early February, however, the price has come back down again, offering investors a timely opportunity to get started before the price of the metal inevitably reverses course.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
While filings reviewed by The Hollywood Reporter show that traditional lobbying focal points like tax policy and copyright law were a constant across every company in the ecosystem, more timely topics also took center stage.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Feb. 2026
Haggerty continued to hit timely shots as the Wildcats tried to hold off TCU, but his two turnovers late ended up being one of the biggest moments of the game.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timely
Adjective
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Morning lows will begin in the mid to upper 50s for most on Monday, but gradually become more seasonable by the end of the workweek.—
Shane Hinton,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Wednesday’s temperatures were seasonable, but a noticeable warming trend is set to build through the weekend.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Horizontal and diagonal cracks require immediate attention from a structural engineer.—
Jessica Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Feeling lightheaded or passing out can signal a very serious pulmonary embolism and requires immediate attention.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Licensing for movies and TV is also booming, and with Y2K nostalgia permeating today’s media, Spears may be selling at an opportune time.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Still, silver tends to only rise in value over time, meaning that the price drop now could mark an opportune time to act.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Amid swift backlash from some of the president’s closest allies to the Obamas post, the White House sought to distance Trump from the evening post.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Though work has been swift and has reportedly taken up 20% of the world's available steel, there were already signs of trouble.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Some growers have also started to focus more on roses that are appropriate to their local climates, Kukielski says.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
14 Feb. 2026
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Observing the relationship between parental contact with their children and the payment of child support obligations, facilitate and encourage parental access and involvement (when appropriate).—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Many voices around the world have been clamoring for a prompt resolution.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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For Medicaid, the federal government will no longer supply its share of funding for Medicaid applicants who don't supply prompt proof of their lawful citizenship.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Hunting groups say this is an overestimation of deer numbers, and that the organization has never had a proper management plan.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
6 Feb. 2026
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Darn Tough Hiker Merino Wool Crew Socks Whether hot or cold, the proper cushioned sock can help regulate temperature in shoes and keep your feet extra comfortable.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Use citrus peels or baking soda with vinegar for a quick and natural way to clean and deodorize the garbage disposal effectively.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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Trump’s response to this has been to float policies that promise a quick hit of relief.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timely. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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