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
In 1981, Mark had a six-episode arc on the first season of Dynasty as Steve Carrington’s (Al Corley) lover Ted Dinard, who meets an untimely demise that nearly breaks the Carrington family apart.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
If those benefits were based on the balances in a worker’s individual account, then the families of those who have suffered untimely deaths could receive a pittance, running out while still needing help.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
Paired with that was a budding romance with Teeter (Jennifer Landon), which was cut short by Colby’s untimely death in Sunday’s episode.
—William Earl, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
Three decades after Senna’s untimely death, the Brazilian driver is still widely considered one of the best (and the fastest) drivers in Formula 1 racing history.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 29 Nov. 2024
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
If those benefits were based on the balances in a worker’s individual account, then the families of those who have suffered untimely deaths could receive a pittance, running out while still needing help.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
Paired with that was a budding romance with Teeter (Jennifer Landon), which was cut short by Colby’s untimely death in Sunday’s episode.
—William Earl, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
Three decades after Senna’s untimely death, the Brazilian driver is still widely considered one of the best (and the fastest) drivers in Formula 1 racing history.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untimely
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In early December, Google announced the launch of its Android XR software platform, which includes an upcoming pair of smart glasses with a display in the lenses.Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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In an early Christmas surprise, McCartney gifted fans at London's O2 Arena with a guest appearance from Starr, the famed drummer, and fellow British rocker Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones on Thursday night.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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The study found that air pollution linked to data centers could contribute to as many as 1,300 premature deaths and billions of dollars in health costs in the U.S. each year by 2030 if tech companies don't use cleaner power.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Breathing in ozone pollution or smog can lead to chronic respiratory illnesses such as asthma and even cause premature death.Susan Miller, Baltimore Sun, 19 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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In an unexpected twist, the library features a small Japanese tea pavilion, constructed out of wood, bamboo, paper, clay, and stone.Laura Studarus, WIRED, 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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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 28 Dec. 2024.
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