as in early
before the usual or expected time
a baby born three weeks prematurely
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Recent Examples of prematurely
That said, withdrawing money prematurely from a CD will lead to the issuance of an early withdrawal penalty.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Modular designs and repairable form factors extend useful life and reduce the volume of devices retired prematurely due to single-component failure.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Born prematurely, the infant died less than 48 hours after his birth, due to hyaline membrane disease.
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
In a civil lawsuit against the city and the state, Los Angeles firefighters testified about a series of communication failures and questionable decisions by higher-ups that led crews to leave the area prematurely.
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Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
In both the operating room and the boardroom, seeking certainty prematurely is often what causes the most damage.
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James G. Naples,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Ensure cans are sealed and stored properly so the paint doesn’t go bad prematurely.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Marklund found that people with the highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids—obtainable from fatty fish—in their blood had the lowest risk of dying prematurely from all causes.
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Matt Fuchs,
Time,
26 June 2026
Carrero’s defense lawyer Jennifer Brown detailed in court papers that the teen had a challenging past, saying he was born prematurely with drugs in his system and was abandoned by his biological parents at the hospital after his birth.
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Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Modular designs and repairable form factors extend useful life and reduce the volume of devices retired prematurely due to single-component failure.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Born prematurely, the infant died less than 48 hours after his birth, due to hyaline membrane disease.
—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
In a civil lawsuit against the city and the state, Los Angeles firefighters testified about a series of communication failures and questionable decisions by higher-ups that led crews to leave the area prematurely.
—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
In both the operating room and the boardroom, seeking certainty prematurely is often what causes the most damage.
—
James G. Naples,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Ensure cans are sealed and stored properly so the paint doesn’t go bad prematurely.
—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Marklund found that people with the highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids—obtainable from fatty fish—in their blood had the lowest risk of dying prematurely from all causes.
—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
26 June 2026
Carrero’s defense lawyer Jennifer Brown detailed in court papers that the teen had a challenging past, saying he was born prematurely with drugs in his system and was abandoned by his biological parents at the hospital after his birth.
—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prematurely
early
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After initially selling its stock at $135 apiece in its ballyhooed initial public offering earlier this month, SpaceX’s price briefly soared above $225 within its first few days of trading.
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For China’s grueling annual college entrance exam earlier this month – which more than 10 million hopefuls take each year – authorities required screening of all glasses.
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“Prematurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prematurely. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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