well-timed

adjective

ˈwel-ˈtīmd How to pronounce well-timed (audio)
Definition of well-timednext
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 Khan’s pivot is well-timed, coming at the same moment the US-Iran deal introduces a $300 billion fund to support Iran’s reconstruction. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 18 June 2026 As of early May 2026, and well-timed before the ASEAN meet, Myanmar’s military government has released prisoners in several rounds as part of the traditional amnesty period following the presidential swearing-in. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 5 May 2026 Thanks to the Adrien Brody film, brutalist architecture has been having a moment in 2025, which makes the opening of Fairmont Golden Prague, set in a brutalist classic from 1974, very well-timed. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 In a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins and Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Michael Selig first obtained by CNBC, Torres cites reports on a series of irregular and well-timed trades in the minutes ahead of Trump calling a pause on hostilities. — Emily Wilkins,justin Papp, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for well-timed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-timed
  1. timely
  2. anticipated
  3. opportune
  4. proper
Adjective
  • The interaction has to be timely, relevant and worth the HCP’s attention.
    — Rahul Saluja, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • That’s because, while rising costs are a barrier for too many, even those who can afford comprehensive health insurance are finding money can’t buy you a timely appointment with most doctors.
    — Marj Halperin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of timely
Adjective
  • One of Pittsburgh's most anticipated events is coming back on Labor Day weekend.
    — Patrick Damp, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Within that, the specific element of the tracking data which makes batting so tough is the inconsistency of bounce, with a large number of deliveries either spitting (bouncing excessively) or scooting (bouncing far less than anticipated).
    — Ben Jones Aug. 26, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of anticipated
Adjective
  • Four decades into the Air Jordan line, now could be an opportune time for Jordan Brand to borrow from Bryant’s Nike line and re-cement its own legacy.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Athletic sat down with Peter Ramage in March to discuss the inner-workings of the loans department, which is essential for ensuring players get temporary moves at the opportune moment.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of opportune
Adjective
  • Potassium is a mineral your body needs for proper heart and muscle function.
    — Zia Sherrell, HEALTH, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Bailey, who also serves as Bank of England governor, warned about the absence of proper guardrails around the technology, underscored by recent incidents in which frontier AI models being tested went rogue.
    — Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of proper

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“Well-timed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-timed. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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