as in early
before the usual or expected time
a baby born three weeks prematurely
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Recent Examples of prematurely
Minter underwent surgery to repair the tear, ending his season prematurely.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
The decision is the latest blow for Abbott over the issue of whether its formula for babies born prematurely causes a devastating intestinal disease called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).
—Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Baby Alton Krause spent 142 days in the NICU after he was born prematurely in September, weighing just 1 pound.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 5 May 2026
The blades are then able to rotate freely without constantly coming into contact with debris, which can prematurely dull the edges.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
In the Making The babies — Thomas Ray, Shane Austin and Beaux Bentley — were delivered prematurely at 31 weeks gestation.
—Ryan Brennan
april 29, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Born two months prematurely into a poor family in Philadelphia, unable to breathe or swallow without tubes and largely confined to medical facilities until age 4, Burton was diagnosed with a litany of developmental and intellectual disabilities that left her with an IQ below 70.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 28 Apr. 2026
However, many weren’t as fortunate, with several contenders’ races ending prematurely, including Bubba Wallace, Kyle Larson, Joey Logano, Brad Keselowski, Ryan Blaney and William Byron.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Sterling’s career ended prematurely by injury after making five Pro Bowls in his seven seasons with the Packers.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
The decision is the latest blow for Abbott over the issue of whether its formula for babies born prematurely causes a devastating intestinal disease called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).
—Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Baby Alton Krause spent 142 days in the NICU after he was born prematurely in September, weighing just 1 pound.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 5 May 2026
The blades are then able to rotate freely without constantly coming into contact with debris, which can prematurely dull the edges.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
In the Making The babies — Thomas Ray, Shane Austin and Beaux Bentley — were delivered prematurely at 31 weeks gestation.
—Ryan Brennan
april 29, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Born two months prematurely into a poor family in Philadelphia, unable to breathe or swallow without tubes and largely confined to medical facilities until age 4, Burton was diagnosed with a litany of developmental and intellectual disabilities that left her with an IQ below 70.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 28 Apr. 2026
However, many weren’t as fortunate, with several contenders’ races ending prematurely, including Bubba Wallace, Kyle Larson, Joey Logano, Brad Keselowski, Ryan Blaney and William Byron.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Sterling’s career ended prematurely by injury after making five Pro Bowls in his seven seasons with the Packers.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prematurely
early
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Friday’s strike follows similar operations earlier this week.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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First pitch was shifted earlier with the hope of avoiding storms in Maryland.—
Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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“Prematurely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prematurely. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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