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

Trump will depart sooner or later, the banners will be torn down and much of his petty talk will be and should be forgotten. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Nico O’Reilly will likely come in sooner or later, Ruben Dias seems set to be made captain by Maresca, and Josko Gvardiol has played a key role in the build-up this summer. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

But sooner or later, scientists say, California's earthquake faults will rupture in a way not seen in the modern era. — Rong-Gong Lin Ii Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 2 Aug. 2026

Piled up, buried, boxed, tagged, incinerated, and, sooner or later, anonymous. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 17 July 2026