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
He was also haunted much of his life by the untimely death of his brother Duane – the band's spectacular guitarist – and plagued by addictions.
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Johnston had some untimely drops that year.
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Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Aldon Smith's brain will be donated by his family to the Boston University CTE Center following his untimely death over the weekend.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Dwight, the rancher, finds an untimely death in episode 5 after he’s killed by Rio Paloma police.
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Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for untimely
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Johnston had some untimely drops that year.
—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Aldon Smith's brain will be donated by his family to the Boston University CTE Center following his untimely death over the weekend.
—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Dwight, the rancher, finds an untimely death in episode 5 after he’s killed by Rio Paloma police.
—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 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 4 Jul. 2026.
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