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
May Support Longevity and Chronic Disease Prevention Results from a 2022 study found that consuming higher amounts of olive oil may lower the risks of premature death from all causes and certain types of diseases.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
Untreated fever, especially in the first three months of pregnancy, increases the risk of miscarriage, birth defects and premature birth, according to the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
—Lauren Dunn, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2025
Any higher, and investors might start worrying that the Fed's quarter-point cut last week was premature and could allow inflation to sink its claws into the economy again.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2025
Carrying extra weight around the midsection is closely linked to higher risks of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and premature death—even in men with a normal BMI.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 22 Sep. 2025
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
Untreated fever, especially in the first three months of pregnancy, increases the risk of miscarriage, birth defects and premature birth, according to the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
—Lauren Dunn, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2025
Any higher, and investors might start worrying that the Fed's quarter-point cut last week was premature and could allow inflation to sink its claws into the economy again.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2025
Carrying extra weight around the midsection is closely linked to higher risks of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and premature death—even in men with a normal BMI.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premature
Adjective
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The college's trustees voted unanimously in early May to join the UA System, which is comprised of more than 20 campuses, divisions and units around the state.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
26 Sep. 2025
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These two systems could end up within arm’s reach of each other early next week, with their centers as little as several hundred miles apart, if early predictions hold.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Regardless of circumstance, Mahomes has historically gotten the better of Jackson head to head, winning four of five matchups that might have been perfect if not for an untimely fumble by Clyde Edwards-Helaire in 2021.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
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Xavier is his studio’s key to rivaling the actor Sidney Poitier, and his every move is carefully calculated, up until Xavier’s untimely death at the height of his career.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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An unexpected power shift will threaten the brotherhood between Phil and Geoffrey, whose loyalties to the Banks family will be tested.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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But its menu has some entrees that are perhaps unexpected.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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To judge from the sudden and rapid infiltration of artificial intelligence into every corner of our daily lives, these wishes are coming true.—
Gary Greenberg,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Lea, a precocious young athlete not yet a teenager, was inspired enough to bring along a notebook and jot some of them down.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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As Delia, Ephram's little sister, Vivien Cardone was precocious, curious, and bluntly honest.—
Eric King,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Still, the timing for Disney may be inopportune.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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The injury comes at an inopportune time for a cornerback room that is still ramping Trevon Diggs back up to full speed after his offseason knee surgery.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Premature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premature. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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