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
The actor’s untimely death at just 24 years old sent shockwaves through Hollywood.
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Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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
The designer spent 11 years working with the late Franco Moschino, becoming his right-hand person and keeping his legacy alive in the aftermath of his untimely death in 1994.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Two widows cashing out after their husband’s untimely and suspicious passings.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2025
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Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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
The designer spent 11 years working with the late Franco Moschino, becoming his right-hand person and keeping his legacy alive in the aftermath of his untimely death in 1994.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Two widows cashing out after their husband’s untimely and suspicious passings.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untimely
Adjective
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Pérez and other asylum-seekers used that earlier version, CBP One, to make appointments to approach the border.—
Melissa Sanchez,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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The chip is expected to feature in laptops and handheld devices later this year and early 2026.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Ernest warned that some of the optimism in the forecast may be premature.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Eight years later, however, his premature pregame prance remains a source of personal embarrassment.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In the kitchen arena, standouts include KitchenAid stand mixers of course, however the Drew Barrymore toaster was an unexpected strong performer in our best toaster test update this year.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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An unexpected winner from this round robin of renos is the W Union Square (from $650), which celebrated the completion of its $100 million renovation spearheaded by the Rockwell Group this September.—
Jake Emen,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with caution and be prepared for sudden changes in conditions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That allowed his bat to roar to life at an inopportune time.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Still, the timing for Disney may be inopportune.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Untimely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untimely. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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