as in timely
especially suitable for a certain time
the release of the novel was well-timed: a week later the author was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature
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Recent Examples of well-timed
So, with a strategic and well-timed approach, investors may be able to buy and sell these metals relatively quickly and profitably.
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
Berkshire Hathaway 's stake in Alphabet is turning out to be strikingly well-timed, with the stock surging 13% since Google unveiled its new Gemini 3 AI model in mid-November.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2025
His return is well-timed, as rookie point guard Dylan Harper incurred a hamstring strain earlier this week and is expected to be on the shelf for several weeks.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Smart and well-timed, but a gaffe nonetheless.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
Berkshire Hathaway 's stake in Alphabet is turning out to be strikingly well-timed, with the stock surging 13% since Google unveiled its new Gemini 3 AI model in mid-November.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2025
His return is well-timed, as rookie point guard Dylan Harper incurred a hamstring strain earlier this week and is expected to be on the shelf for several weeks.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Smart and well-timed, but a gaffe nonetheless.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-timed
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But the injury also represented a timely reminder for Olsson.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, WatchOS 26 introduces helpful new features, including a convenient wrist flick gesture and timely suggestions.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The anticipated cost of this project is around $2 million.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Experts say the anticipated shipment could produce about 180,000 barrels of diesel, enough to meet Cuba’s demand for nine or 10 days.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Having said all that, luck and an opportune break or two are still key ingredients to political success, as Davis suggested.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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These contractors typically reside in South Asian countries like India and are opportune initial targets for several reasons.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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City leaders in Brookhaven are reminding residents that cutting down trees without proper approval could come with consequences, as officials double down on efforts to preserve the city's tree canopy.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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While there is no cure for the disease, shelters say proper cleaning protocols can help control its spread, and vaccination remains the most effective form of prevention.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Well-timed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-timed. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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