as in early
before the usual or expected time
a baby born three weeks prematurely
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Recent Examples of prematurely
Instead, remember that banks will issue early withdrawal penalties against savers who take their money out of the account prematurely.
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 June 2026
When a handful of renderings leaked prematurely, the initial reactions focused on ostensibly vulgar details, especially bronze accents that looked implausibly golden in the renderings and a presidential seal etched on one wall.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026
When it's stored in the refrigerator, its life can be prolonged, preventing it from growing mold or going bad prematurely.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Helps to create a barrier against UV radiation to prevent fading, splitting, and splintering due to the wood drying out prematurely.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Exobiologists do have reason to be cautious about ringing the life-in-space bell prematurely.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 1 June 2026
Status reported that Bilton attempted to deflect the queries and wound up ending the meeting prematurely.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 June 2026
Ivar flattened Psycho Clown in the corner before Psycho crumbled prematurely.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Kerr, from his Western Conference perch, watched the Spurs prematurely become peers with the Thunder.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 June 2026
When a handful of renderings leaked prematurely, the initial reactions focused on ostensibly vulgar details, especially bronze accents that looked implausibly golden in the renderings and a presidential seal etched on one wall.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026
When it's stored in the refrigerator, its life can be prolonged, preventing it from growing mold or going bad prematurely.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Helps to create a barrier against UV radiation to prevent fading, splitting, and splintering due to the wood drying out prematurely.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Exobiologists do have reason to be cautious about ringing the life-in-space bell prematurely.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 1 June 2026
Status reported that Bilton attempted to deflect the queries and wound up ending the meeting prematurely.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 June 2026
Ivar flattened Psycho Clown in the corner before Psycho crumbled prematurely.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Kerr, from his Western Conference perch, watched the Spurs prematurely become peers with the Thunder.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prematurely
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The Trojans will now prepare to face Lamar University, which blew a five-run lead in a 7-5 loss to host Texas A&M earlier Friday.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Authorities said earlier that Baker was responsible for or involved in the deaths of three men — Robert Shine and John Carse, both 69, and a 79-year-old man who has not been identified.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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“Prematurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prematurely. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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