PREMATURITY Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

prematurity

noun

as in earliness

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Recent Examples of prematurity Other countries do have the same conditions but prematurity rates aren't as high as Pakistan's, says Jehan. — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026 The babies, who were about 17 days old, had no complications other than prematurity, the summary said. — David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026 In addition to impacts of untreated depression on the mother, developing children are also at greater risk for prematurity and low birth weight, and higher rates of impulsivity, socialization issues, and cognitive, behavioral and emotional difficulties. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 14 May 2026 Necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC, is a devastating complication of prematurity that weighs heavily on our minds. — Alexander Crider, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 While the data show overall birth outcomes improving — declining rates of prematurity, low birth weight, and infant mortality — disparities are still prevalent, particularly for Black women. — Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026 It's now known as retinopathy of prematurity. — Gabriela Saldivia, Scientific American, 3 Dec. 2025 In fact, prematurity is the leading cause of infant mortality. — Erica Sloan, SELF, 26 Sep. 2025

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Noun

And merchant readiness, so offers carry the stock, price and rules an agent can read and act on instantly.

— Lital Marom, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Philadelphia's selection as a finalist follows a visit by top DNC officials to judge the city's readiness and capacity to host the convention.

— Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of readiness

Noun

To travel well often means opening yourself up to discomfort or difference, which inherently means a willingness to make a fool of yourself.

— Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026
True qualification now demands a willingness to embrace new information, recent adaptive experience, a clear understanding of one's core problem-solving ability, and conviction to act under pressure.

— Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of willingness

Noun

Superintendent Blondean Davis of Matteson Elementary District 162 praised the legislation, saying when a school is in lockdown, all students and staff can do is wait, which makes the timeliness of the emergency response crucial.

— Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Come for the timeliness, stay for Cap wrecking a bunch of guys in an elevator.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026

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