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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
It’s been an extraordinary week for No Other Land, the timely documentary directed by a collective of Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
Who decided that Curtis Bay coal dust and Belair Road accidents were more timely and relevant to your readers?
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 Dec. 2024
Massive Music Entertainment’s comprehensive approach appears poised to address this growing need, making their services particularly timely for the evolving market.
—Felicia Melody, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
While last year’s migration was delayed owing to a lack of timely rainfall, the crabs appear to have roared back to life this year.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
Who decided that Curtis Bay coal dust and Belair Road accidents were more timely and relevant to your readers?
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 Dec. 2024
Massive Music Entertainment’s comprehensive approach appears poised to address this growing need, making their services particularly timely for the evolving market.
—Felicia Melody, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
While last year’s migration was delayed owing to a lack of timely rainfall, the crabs appear to have roared back to life this year.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timely
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Listen to this article A weak cold front is passing over Central Florida on Friday expected to bring dry conditions and seasonable, cooler temperatures over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
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Then drier and more seasonable temperatures will move into the area for the last weekend of October.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2024
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The sightings, which have sparked unease in affected communities, have not been linked to foreign interference or immediate public safety threats, according to national security officials.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Cons: Longer timeline, risk of fragmented, inconsistent systems, limited immediate impact.Siddharth Gawshinde, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Cyber Monday is an opportune time to pick up a new tablet at a discount.PCMAG, PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
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The funds come at an opportune time for Rivian, whose CEO, RJ Scaringe, promised profitability by the end of this year.BYAndrew Nusca, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
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The river was swift and unrelenting, its currents carrying victim after victim downstream.Robert Pearl, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Wider international condemnation of the government's response has been swift.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Leaders must assess whether a decision is strategic, tactical, or operational to determine the appropriate level of involvement.Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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What's an appropriate way teachers and adults can be involved? All eligible contest entries must be written, recorded and produced by students.Steve Drummond, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
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Whether you are experienced in prompt engineering or a newbie, the precepts are relatively straightforward to get underway with.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Social Security’s trust funds prompt headlines each year when Social Security’s trustees release their annual report on the program’s financial outlook.Lorie Konish, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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Potential Drawbacks Of Covering Your Grill Without proper ventilation, moisture can accumulate under your grill cover, doing more harm than good.Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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With proper care, each patch can be used up to 10 times.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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Short books to read to meet your reading goal Need a short book to cap off your 2024 reading or a quick, immersive read to get you out of a reading slump?Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Humans must remain in the loop, and treating human interaction like a premium service is a quick route to irritating many customers.Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timely. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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