as in early
occurring before the usual or expected time
the untimely arrival of our guests caught us by surprise
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Recent Examples of untimely
But even amid the shock of Martin’s untimely passing, those who witnessed the Stockton kid’s rise to the sport’s top ranks recalled the determination that had brought him there.
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Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
The seasonal spectacle will reach its untimely ending the night before Halloween at a secret location with only 1,000 unfortunate souls allowed entry (if that’s you, sign up at the mailing list at the Wondaween website for your chance to attend).
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
This very publication grieved its untimely passing.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
That can cause all sorts of problems for the tree, often leading to its untimely demise.
—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
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Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
The seasonal spectacle will reach its untimely ending the night before Halloween at a secret location with only 1,000 unfortunate souls allowed entry (if that’s you, sign up at the mailing list at the Wondaween website for your chance to attend).
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
This very publication grieved its untimely passing.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
That can cause all sorts of problems for the tree, often leading to its untimely demise.
—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untimely
Adjective
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The method can provide aerodynamic drag data more efficiently during the early stages of aircraft design.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Millennials, typically defined as individuals born between the early 1980s and the mid-1990s, are now at a point in their lives where their generational nostalgia is front and center.—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The generalizations about the use and effectiveness of testosterone are at best premature.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 Nov. 2025
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The laws have put doctors under increasing strain and surveillance, complicating the standard medical treatments for miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, premature membrane rupture, and other pregnancy problems.—
Natalie Krebs,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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However, this approach defeats the primary purpose of insurance, which is to protect against catastrophic costs in the event of an unexpected medical crisis.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Her bond with Simone Biles has been well documented, but Chiles lights up when talking about other unexpected connections that also keep her grounded.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Most aneurysms are symptom-free, but sudden severe headaches or vision changes can signal a life-threatening rupture.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The false start, as mentioned, also came at an inopportune time.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
19 Oct. 2025
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That allowed his bat to roar to life at an inopportune time.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Untimely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untimely. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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