Synonyms of sooner or later

sooner or later

adverb

as in eventually

at a later time

sooner or later, the police are going to track down the burglar

Synonyms & Similar Words

• eventually
• finally
• someday
• in time
• soon
• at length
• sometime
• ultimately
• at last
• in the end
• yet
• shortly
• before long
• in the fullness of time
• right now
• right off
• promptly
• right away
• immediately
• by and by
• momentarily
• imminently
• forthwith
• presently
• directly
• anon
• straightaway
• straightway
• pronto

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• never
• ne'er
• nevermore

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sooner or later

And this is especially important considering his grandfather, King Charles, has been battling cancer for a few years, and preparations for his father to take the throne sooner or later are already in place. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 June 2026

And if the team can’t fix its bullpen woes sooner or later, some members might be designated for assignment. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

The Edmonton Oilers’ offseason received a jolt on Thursday after an article from Mark Spector at Sportsnet outlined that the Oilers and veteran defenceman Darnell Nurse are reaching a crossroads that will, sooner or later, see a parting of ways. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 5 June 2026

Ask artists what success looks like and, sooner or later, a gallery enters the conversation. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026