as in early
occurring before the usual or expected time
his premature arrival at his own surprise party almost ruined everything
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Recent Examples of premature
But after a premature postseason exit, the roster could undergo a significant overhaul.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
What's happening: A lack of social connections is linked to poor mental health and premature death.
—Carly Mallenbaum, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
State biologists had also recommended against designating the western Joshua tree as threatened, saying concerns about the effects of climate change were premature.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
Wall Street’s celebration of President-elect Donald Trump’s Treasury pick may be a tad premature.
—Ron Insana, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
What's happening: A lack of social connections is linked to poor mental health and premature death.
—Carly Mallenbaum, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
State biologists had also recommended against designating the western Joshua tree as threatened, saying concerns about the effects of climate change were premature.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
Wall Street’s celebration of President-elect Donald Trump’s Treasury pick may be a tad premature.
—Ron Insana, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premature
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In an earlier scene while dancing with Monica, Kayce tells her that his plan differs from his sister's.Chris Barilla, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Browns’ defense played well early Sunday — the Steelers went three-and-out on four of their first five possessions.Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Party bosses assisted members and their families in times of illness or economic hardship, covering funeral expenses after an untimely death, looking after widows and children.Bruce J. Schulman / Made by History, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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Over the years, the actress has been candid about the circumstances surrounding her pregnancy, including the untimely death of her father David.Francesca Gariano, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Yet the most unexpected pieces will come with an exclamation mark.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Barring a major and unexpected reversal in the polls, Merz of the CDU/CSU is highly likely to be Germany’s new chancellor.Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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At the time, Variety reported the sudden move was likely a way for Warner Bros. Discovery to cut streaming-content costs.Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Luckily, his magical sleigh, reindeer and precocious elves know how to get him through the night — and the rest of the year.Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Derik Queen isn’t bothered by freshman jitters Hardly anyone would have faulted the precocious youngster from Baltimore for feeling a little heat in his first true road game of the season in a hostile environment like the one created by the crowd at Mackey Arena.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
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That Scherzinger’s politically inopportune social media likes might cost her a Tony Award only adds to the metatextual experience since, as any true fan of hers knows, that is an extremely Nicole Scherzinger turn of events.Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo, WWD, 1 Dec. 2024
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Any charges, if filed, would likely come at a politically inopportune time for Trump, who leads the pack of contenders in the 2024 Republican presidential primary.Time, Time, 7 June 2023
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“Premature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premature. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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