as in early
occurring before the usual or expected time
his premature arrival at his own surprise party almost ruined everything
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Recent Examples of premature
Ravens, Week 1 This may be a bit premature, but Baltimore should be poised for a big offensive season under new coach Jesse Minter and, more specifically, new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle.
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James Boyd, New York Times, 15 May 2026
This will put stress on the motor, which may reduce its lifespan and the appliance's, eventually leading to failure and the need for a premature replacement.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
But while a lot of promise surrounded Kore-eda when he was first called to Cannes in 2001 with his film Distance, that invitation might have been premature, and his later success could not have been predicted.
—Gregg Kilday, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Adley Rutschman followed with a sac fly in the third, while Pete Alonso added an RBI single before Fried’s afternoon came to a premature end.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
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James Boyd, New York Times, 15 May 2026
This will put stress on the motor, which may reduce its lifespan and the appliance's, eventually leading to failure and the need for a premature replacement.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
But while a lot of promise surrounded Kore-eda when he was first called to Cannes in 2001 with his film Distance, that invitation might have been premature, and his later success could not have been predicted.
—Gregg Kilday, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Adley Rutschman followed with a sac fly in the third, while Pete Alonso added an RBI single before Fried’s afternoon came to a premature end.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premature
Adjective
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That makes this early matchup, coming off the bye, against the Chargers at Arrowhead so vital.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The top of the order executed to perfection to give the Chargers the early lead Thursday.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Gummer broke hearts and has earned early Emmy buzz—especially for her work in the final episode of the series, in which Caroline reckons with the untimely death of her brother and his wife.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
5 May 2026
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Orlando turned the ball over three times — twice inside the red zone — and there were also untimely penalties and numerous missed tackles as Orlando lost for the second straight game 20-14.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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On the contrary, life insurance or disability insurance could help you or your family pay for other needs if something unexpected happens, including expenses like loans.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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As the novel progresses, the two tracks collide in unexpected ways.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Lake Baikal, often described as an inland sea because of its enormous size, is notorious for sudden storms and icy conditions even during tourist season, according to National Geographic.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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About 50,000 Americans experience sudden retinal detachment each year, requiring urgent surgery to avoid permanent vision loss.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Topless boys ogle the new arrival, precocious girls look at her askance, clad in more daring sartorial choices than Annie in her long skirt and owl specs.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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Now age 10, Arlo (Reggie Absolom) is the precocious result of Peter’s intoxicated coupling with his late mother Leonora (Paris Petitjean), who since has taken her own life.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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There’s the brooding, damaged Creasy, who confusingly passes out at inopportune moments owing to his trauma; an international setting (Italy in the book and first film, Mexico City in the 2004 movie); and a young woman who breaks through his defenses and teaches him to feel again.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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Bunting’s injury simply came at a most inopportune time.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Premature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premature. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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