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
She and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, share daughters Sienna, 3, and Athena, who was born premature in January, and his son Christopher Woolf, 9, from a previous relationship.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 21 May 2025
Their premature birth occurred after Nelson faced complications with her pregnancy due to carrying monochorionic/diamniotic twins, babies who share a placenta while having separate amniotic sacs.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 18 May 2025
Lifestyle factors such as protecting your skin from the sun's UV rays, not smoking, and maintaining a healthy diet also help reduce premature skin aging.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025
Some argue that taking a vote is divisive or premature.
—Erin Murphy, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 21 May 2025
Their premature birth occurred after Nelson faced complications with her pregnancy due to carrying monochorionic/diamniotic twins, babies who share a placenta while having separate amniotic sacs.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 18 May 2025
Lifestyle factors such as protecting your skin from the sun's UV rays, not smoking, and maintaining a healthy diet also help reduce premature skin aging.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025
Some argue that taking a vote is divisive or premature.
—Erin Murphy, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premature
Adjective
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Skyrocketing prices might not be top of mind for many consumers this spring, especially in light of significantly lower gas prices at the pump in early May.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Their early existence could have then helped in the development of the solar system's planets.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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So much of the show’s original premise was built around the mystery of Ashton’s untimely death.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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Before its untimely death, the 602 was a favorite of John Steinbeck and Looney Tunes creator Chuck Jones.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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In a speech Thursday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggested rates could be higher in the long term because of unexpected events that constrain supplies and push up prices.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Loosely inspired by real athletes, the film follows a British-Polish fighter whose meteoric rise is derailed by an unexpected pregnancy.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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The boom in housing demand during these years resulted in a sudden surge in home values and prices in the state, which in turn encouraged an explosion in new construction projects.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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The band’s message may have got slightly lost, however, amid their acid-trip screen visuals, military drag, and the climactic near-naked reveals, not to mention the sudden appearance of a rocket-straddling Vladimir Lenin impersonator who looked more like the Smurfs’ arch-nemesis Gargamel.—
Nick Allen,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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Seriously though, with AR/VR fast becoming business essentials, maybe that precocious teen was way ahead of her time. Follow me on LinkedIn.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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In recent years, artists like Key Glock and Eladio Carrión have made songs honoring The Viper and his precocious move-set.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Putting pressure on the opponent This roster appears to be well-built for low-scoring games in April, which can swing on an inopportune error or a heads-up base-running decision.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Heat is dealing with injuries to its three best players at a most inopportune time.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Premature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premature. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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