as in early
occurring before the usual or expected time
the untimely arrival of our guests caught us by surprise
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Recent Examples of untimely
Mark Hill died in 2019, at the untimely age of 59.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Friends, family and fans were all shocked by Mays’ untimely death.
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Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Why Basquiat endures Sirmans said there are many reasons why more than three decades after his untimely death from a drug overdose in 1988 at the age of 27, Basquiat remains one of the defining artists of the late 20th century.
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Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Following the untimely demise of his Jon Spencer Blues Explosion in 2016, Spencer released the Spencer Gets it Lit album alongside The HITmakers in 2022.
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Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for untimely
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Friends, family and fans were all shocked by Mays’ untimely death.
—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Why Basquiat endures Sirmans said there are many reasons why more than three decades after his untimely death from a drug overdose in 1988 at the age of 27, Basquiat remains one of the defining artists of the late 20th century.
—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Following the untimely demise of his Jon Spencer Blues Explosion in 2016, Spencer released the Spencer Gets it Lit album alongside The HITmakers in 2022.
—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untimely
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All that to say, a glass of rye whiskey, one of the oldest drinks in America and the original base of many of our earliest cocktails like Manhattans and Old Fashioneds, is an easy way to honor the scrappy American spirit.
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Heck, the city almost lost out on Messi altogether, with Argentina barely escaping Cape Verde in an early knockout match Friday night.
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Hopkins pounced when Larson welcomed questions, suggesting the press conference was premature, given that the congressman had no precise information about why Cecunjanin had been detained.
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And many aspects of her identity have come into fashion recently, decades after her premature death in 1954.
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Artisan Market Thoughtful, small-batch cookies made with intention and inspired by unexpected flavors.
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And while many know Mariska Hargitay from her decades-long run on Law & Order or as one of the Knicks' biggest hype women, she can also be considered among fashion's unexpected trendsetters.
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
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Small Holes One sign of snakes in your garden could be the sudden appearance of small holes that could be about the size of a small coin, or up to two inches.
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These headwinds are particularly inopportune for the spring market, traditionally the busiest for the housing sector.
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Golden State played uncharacteristically, giving up open shots and turning the ball over at inopportune times.
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“Untimely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untimely. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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