as in early
before the usual or expected time
a baby born three weeks prematurely
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Recent Examples of prematurely
That trust was funded from a medical award after her son was left with life-long disabilities after he was born prematurely.
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Max Foster, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Lorraine seems cool with it, Ed not so much, and then Judy comes in and hears what's going on, leading Tony to prematurely pop the question.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Most notably, the findings suggested that people who ate breakfast on the late side were slightly more likely to die prematurely compared with people who had their first meal earlier.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The origin of this purported rift dates back to the final game of the 2024 regular season, when Hill not only prematurely pulled himself out of the game but essentially asked for a trade.
—Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Sensei leadership focuses on embodied awareness, where leaders observe and engage with their teams without intervening prematurely.
—Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In such a scenario, reminiscent of the ‘70s, if the Fed loosens policy prematurely, inflation could spike, leading to the painful corrective measures seen under Powell’s predecessor Paul Volcker, who hiked rates aggressively and weathered severe, double-dip recessions.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
In a recent study published in Nature Aging, researchers at UC San Francisco sought to identify the molecular troublemakers that cause our brains to age prematurely.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
During heavy winds or rain, trees can shed their leaves prematurely, which may alter your plans for viewing foliage.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Max Foster, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Lorraine seems cool with it, Ed not so much, and then Judy comes in and hears what's going on, leading Tony to prematurely pop the question.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Most notably, the findings suggested that people who ate breakfast on the late side were slightly more likely to die prematurely compared with people who had their first meal earlier.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The origin of this purported rift dates back to the final game of the 2024 regular season, when Hill not only prematurely pulled himself out of the game but essentially asked for a trade.
—Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Sensei leadership focuses on embodied awareness, where leaders observe and engage with their teams without intervening prematurely.
—Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In such a scenario, reminiscent of the ‘70s, if the Fed loosens policy prematurely, inflation could spike, leading to the painful corrective measures seen under Powell’s predecessor Paul Volcker, who hiked rates aggressively and weathered severe, double-dip recessions.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
In a recent study published in Nature Aging, researchers at UC San Francisco sought to identify the molecular troublemakers that cause our brains to age prematurely.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
During heavy winds or rain, trees can shed their leaves prematurely, which may alter your plans for viewing foliage.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prematurely
early
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Colleyville Heritage defeated Richland 30-21 in a game halted early in the third quarter after a second lightning delay Friday at Mustang-Panther Stadium.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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The transfer window closed earlier this week.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Prematurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prematurely. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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