as in early
before the usual or expected time
dropped in inopportunely, before dinner was ready
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inopportunely
Adverb
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This, however, was quite a different context from when Bianca Censori stepped out in a see-through dress at the Grammys earlier this year with her husband Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025 -
Lopes has good technical striking skills, at least early in his fights, and excellent grappling.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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If your neuromuscular system is not accustomed to these demands, fatigue can prematurely set in and create the conditions for cramping.—
Michael Hales,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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An overthrown ball to star receiver Tyreek Hill that landed in the arms of safety Cam Bynum prematurely ended Miami’s first drive of the season.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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This employee was immediately put on administrative leave, and an investigation has begun.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Yet these productions are increasingly designed around an ethos of visual-over-depth that compels us to immediately document and post each scene.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Inopportunely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inopportunely. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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