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timely
adjective as in at the right time
Strongest matches
appropriate, convenient, prompt, proper, up-to-date, up-to-the-minute
Strong match
Weak matches
auspicious, favorable, fit, fitting, in good time, in the nick of time, judicious, likely, meet, modern, now, opportune, pat, promising, propitious, prosperous, punctual, seasonable, suitable, timeous, towardly, with it
Example Sentences
At present, the need to press a four-digit PIN for purchases over £100 gives people a timely prompt about how much they are paying, lowering the risk of debt-fuelled purchases.
His contribution was certainly timely as it was revealed post match that fellow new striker signing Yoane Wissa is likely to be out until after the next international break in October.
Someone could be 80 years old and not have any kids, and it still really matters when they call 9-1-1, that the ambulance shows up to their house in a timely manner.
Experts say these issues must be addressed timely to minimise the impacts and losses caused by rains and floods.
Lord Mann, Sobel and Bool have called for "a thorough investigation into the conduct of all advisers and schemes involved" and "a fair and timely resolution to the decade-long tax dispute".
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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