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
Each of these can significantly impact our physical and mental health, reducing our risk for heart disease, depression, anxiety, and premature death.
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Vivek H. Murthy, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
While pregnant people may not show symptoms, Listeria can lead to miscarriage, premature birth, or a life-threatening infection in a newborn.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
The twins, who were about six weeks premature, were sent to the neonatal intensive care unit to get stronger, said Hughes’ father, Brian Hodson.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Novak Djokovic’s competitive preparation for the Australian Open came to a premature end on Friday.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Vivek H. Murthy, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
While pregnant people may not show symptoms, Listeria can lead to miscarriage, premature birth, or a life-threatening infection in a newborn.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
The twins, who were about six weeks premature, were sent to the neonatal intensive care unit to get stronger, said Hughes’ father, Brian Hodson.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Novak Djokovic’s competitive preparation for the Australian Open came to a premature end on Friday.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premature
Adjective
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Need something easy to throw on for that early morning flight?—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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The two options, presented to the governor’s staff in early December, included a plan to have UConn Health stockpile the drug, which would have cost roughly $1.2 million, and another to have Planned Parenthood do so, which would have cost around $850,000, according to Gilchrest.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2025
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Police at the time said the incident was being investigated as an untimely death.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
16 Jan. 2025
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As was the case with Boseman’s untimely death from cancer, the wildfire storm that has changed Los Angeles forever is a reminder of the transitory nature of life.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2025
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Still, the existence of both shows, and the longevity of Grace and Frankie, spoke to an unexpected side effect of the streaming revolution: With no advertisers to appease (at least not in the 2010s), demographics became meaningless.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
15 Jan. 2025
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So unless something drastically unexpected occurs in the next week, creators would be wise to search for a replacement platform.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
15 Jan. 2025
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There are even grief counselors and social workers who specialize in sudden loss.—
Maya Richard-Craven,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Fans were devastated by news of Morrison’s sudden and unexpected death at age 27.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
12 Jan. 2025
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One former member of the church who worked with Gaiman’s parents and was audited by Gaiman recalls him as precocious and ambitious.—
Lila Shapiro,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2025
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Culkin is unfailingly precocious, and watching an 8-year-old foil a pair of clueless adult burglars in inventive fashion is fine and all.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
27 Nov. 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 Jan. 2025.
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