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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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It forbade companies from paying dividends or buying back stock “until such time as they are able to produce a superior product, on time and on budget.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Even if you’ve already filed for an extension, it’s OK to file an income-tax return on time, according to Lisa Greene-Lewis, a CPA and tax expert at TurboTax.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

But election day saw more chaos in Lima, where missing election materials meant about 100 polling centers were unable to open on time and 63,000 people were prevented from voting at all.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

However, colonoscopies -- the primary screening method used today -- can be costly and uncomfortable, which discourages many people from getting tested on time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

I came to every practice on time and to every tournament ready to win.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad