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
Police at the time said the incident was being investigated as an untimely death.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2025
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
Pickett completed 14 of 24 pass attempts for 143 yards and a touchdown, but ultimately lost in the effort, throwing an untimely pick.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Despite its untimely cancellation after just one 8-episode season, Delilah put Hill in position for her biggest role to date.
—Essence, 27 Dec. 2024
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2025
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
Pickett completed 14 of 24 pass attempts for 143 yards and a touchdown, but ultimately lost in the effort, throwing an untimely pick.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Despite its untimely cancellation after just one 8-episode season, Delilah put Hill in position for her biggest role to date.
—Essence, 27 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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This mindset leads to frustration, doubts about program effectiveness, and premature abandonment of efforts.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Chip Somodevilla—Bloomberg/Getty Images As the debate churns, some say any remedies remain premature.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While Prince William, 42, had already been scheduled to attend in honor of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, Princess Kate’s inclusion marks a significant and unexpected addition.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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The series will also focus on Collins' complicated relationship with the commander-in-chief himself, President Cal Bradford (James Marsden), who meets an unexpected and gruesome fate early on.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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But, an approach solely focused on sudden movements could lead to so many false triggers, users would likely find the option more annoying than beneficial—and that’s where machine learning, a segment of AI focused on pattern recognition, comes into play.—
Reece Rogers,
WIRED,
25 Jan. 2025
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The flaw, which affects vehicles made between February 2021 and October 2023, can cause sudden power loss, potentially leaving drivers stranded or unable to start their vehicles.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 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 1 Feb. 2025.
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