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
The premature baby's life was saved, along with others, by the World Health Organization and Palestinian Red Crescent during the height of the conflict, but now the two have been reunited.
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Dragana Jovanovic, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
In a statement to TMZ, Lively’s attorney, Michael Gottlieb, blasted Baldoni and his legal team for taking a premature victory lap.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
The whistleblower, a former caseworker named Frances Shackelford, wrote that decisions to move elders into homes with ugly records often were premature or unjustified.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Keeping your kitchen linens in a dedicated cool, dry, and dark drawer or cabinet shelf with good airflow prevents premature degradation of fibers, discolorating or mildew buildup.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
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Dragana Jovanovic, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
In a statement to TMZ, Lively’s attorney, Michael Gottlieb, blasted Baldoni and his legal team for taking a premature victory lap.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
The whistleblower, a former caseworker named Frances Shackelford, wrote that decisions to move elders into homes with ugly records often were premature or unjustified.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Keeping your kitchen linens in a dedicated cool, dry, and dark drawer or cabinet shelf with good airflow prevents premature degradation of fibers, discolorating or mildew buildup.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premature
Adjective
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Dallas defenseman Miro Heiskanen made an early exit from the Stars' first-round playoff preview matchup against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.—
R.J. Coyle,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the early nineties, the British indie band Heavenly struck out in pursuit of the most infectious guitar-pop melody.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There were too many injuries, too many different lineups, too many untimely freak plays and clutch conundrums.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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In the latest case, the state Department of Children and Families and Enfield Police are continuing to investigate the untimely death this month of Eve Rogers, a 12-year-old Enfield girl.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Expect bold, comforting flavors with a punk twist that always deliver unexpected food.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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If the goal was to build up a little it of pride about our local museum, and offer some unexpected fun to visitors, all the while doing it on a conservative budget, then that mission is accomplished.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Brave Mars is encouraging your intuitive sign, while its sextile to sudden Uranus in your 3rd House of Communication favors outreach.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With precocious freshman Keaton Wagler and the Balkan ballers, this might be Underwood’s crowning moment.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Dutch legal scholar and political thinker Hugo Grotius was precocious to the point of legend.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But the gutting of the Forest Service couldn’t come at a more inopportune moment.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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But that scoring has deserted them at an inopportune time.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Premature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premature. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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