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
Buffalo is an undisciplined team, consistently taking untimely penalties.
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Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
An investigation into the details surrounding Meek's untimely death by the Vestavia Hills Police Department is reportedly still underway.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Costars from her final film Something Wicked recall a frail star who was a shell of herself in those months prior to her untimely death 15 years ago.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Common Causes Of A Dying Christmas Tree Christmas trees, whether cut or potted, can suffer from environmental stress, improper watering, and poor preparation, leading them to an untimely death.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
An investigation into the details surrounding Meek's untimely death by the Vestavia Hills Police Department is reportedly still underway.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Costars from her final film Something Wicked recall a frail star who was a shell of herself in those months prior to her untimely death 15 years ago.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Common Causes Of A Dying Christmas Tree Christmas trees, whether cut or potted, can suffer from environmental stress, improper watering, and poor preparation, leading them to an untimely death.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untimely
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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In recent years, Claire worked as a Globe associate and senior research fellow for early modern music at the Globe Theatre and a creative associate at the Old Vic Theatre in London, BBC News reported.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Every year, air pollution contributes to millions of asthma emergency room visits around the world and hundreds of thousands of premature deaths in the US.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA TODAY,
9 Jan. 2025
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Tennis, squash, and badminton are at the forefront, showing a 47% lower risk of premature death, according to a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes,
9 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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The emo band’s sophomore album took an unexpected turn towards shoegaze and post-punk that has become revered by fans.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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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Her sister shared that while Hill-Wolfskill’s sudden and unexpected passing has been difficult, the family finds comfort in the lasting legacy of service her younger sister leaves behind.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2025
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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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“Untimely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untimely. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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