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on time

ADJECTIVE
according to schedule
Synonyms
WEAK
dependable not delayed not late on schedule prompt punctual punctually reliable timely without delay
ADVERB
according to schedule
Synonyms
WEAK
dependable not delayed not late on schedule prompt punctual punctually reliable timely without delay

Example Sentences

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That’s all Musk will have to pay for failing to disclose his initial 5% stake in Twitter, now X, on time.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

It was the last time he would need to be on time.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Oracle said in a post on X last week that each data center it is developing for OpenAI is moving forward on time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

“One wit blamed this on time zones – President Trump expresses views on social media after the European markets are closed and in the middle of the night in the Middle East,” wrote Juckes.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

He emphasized our being on time and suiting up.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez