as in finally
at a later time
stop whining about how long it's taking us—we'll get there eventually
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Recent Examples of eventually
Young’s beyond-the-pale comment sparked immediate backlash from the cast and she was eventually let go from the show.
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Quispe López, Them., 6 Nov. 2025
Ike Clateman was born in Brooklyn, then moved to Westchester County just north of New York City and eventually Denver, Colorado, where he was involved with Rhinoceropolis, a famous local DIY venue that shut down in the 2010s.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
The train leaves the East Ely Railroad Depot just before sunset, bringing passengers along the Valley Vista route, above Steptoe Valley, and eventually to a desert area called Star Flat.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
In Bakhmut and Avdiivka, Ukrainian forces were eventually forced to abandon the cities.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
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Quispe López, Them., 6 Nov. 2025
Ike Clateman was born in Brooklyn, then moved to Westchester County just north of New York City and eventually Denver, Colorado, where he was involved with Rhinoceropolis, a famous local DIY venue that shut down in the 2010s.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
The train leaves the East Ely Railroad Depot just before sunset, bringing passengers along the Valley Vista route, above Steptoe Valley, and eventually to a desert area called Star Flat.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
In Bakhmut and Avdiivka, Ukrainian forces were eventually forced to abandon the cities.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventually
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But the dark cloud that’s been hovering over the Flyers’ generally solid first month of the season — the lack of production from Michkov — may have finally started to lift.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The fact Marjan finally missed his first attempt as a Jayhawk — and the fact Arizona went on to march 80 yards in eight plays and score a game-winning TD — left KU’s fifth-year coach needing to explain his decision to kick instead of go for a first down on fourth-and-2 at the 11-yard-line.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 Nov. 2025
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The apartments were not considered permanent housing, which meant, someday, Gray would be expected to venture out again to find another place.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Nov. 2025
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In the absence of state or federal help, some still hold out hope that something, someday might eradicate the mussels from the Delta.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
6 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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By allowing Ukrainian forces to train on their equipment, in a setting in which European trainers would be supported by the Ukrainian commanders who will ultimately employ these soldiers, such a step would directly address Ukraine’s force generation challenges.—
Jack Watling,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Nov. 2025
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Florida State and Clemson, before ultimately agreeing to remain in the ACC, each tangled with their conference in court.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Eventually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventually. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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