as soon as
conjunction
: immediately at or shortly after the time that
call as soon as you get there
Examples of as soon as in a Sentence
let us know as soon as you get the news from the hospital
Recent Examples on the Web
Although initial reports indicated hostages held by Hamas may be released as soon as tomorrow morning, National Security Council Director Tzachi Hanegbi said releases won't start until Friday.
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NBC News, 23 Nov. 2023
Keep an eye on these places because prices tend to go up as soon as the items become even rarer online.
—Orlando Mendiola, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2023
Laundry can seem like an endless chore when your hamper starts to fill up as soon as it's emptied.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2023
The mood had already begun to shift under Rutte, who plans to retire from parliament as soon as the next prime minister becomes clear.
—April Roach, Fortune Europe, 21 Nov. 2023
Kristin Chenoweth is in holiday mode as soon as the slightest chill crisps the air.
—Jenna Wang, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2023
Multiple sources familiar with the special counsel investigation indicate the inquiry and a report by Hur to the attorney general could be finished as soon as the end of the year, although the timing remains in flux.
—Arden Farhi, Robert Legare, Andres Triay, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2023
Absent a far-right revolt, a vote in the House could occur as soon as Tuesday, maximizing pressure on the Senate to act ahead of the Nov. 17 deadline.
—Rachel Scott, ABC News, 11 Nov. 2023
As the historic 118-day strike comes to a close — following months of disruption to film and television production that’s stalled the 2024 release calendar, production could resume as soon as the start of the new year.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023
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NBC News, 23 Nov. 2023
Keep an eye on these places because prices tend to go up as soon as the items become even rarer online.
—Orlando Mendiola, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2023
Laundry can seem like an endless chore when your hamper starts to fill up as soon as it's emptied.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2023
The mood had already begun to shift under Rutte, who plans to retire from parliament as soon as the next prime minister becomes clear.
—April Roach, Fortune Europe, 21 Nov. 2023
Kristin Chenoweth is in holiday mode as soon as the slightest chill crisps the air.
—Jenna Wang, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2023
Multiple sources familiar with the special counsel investigation indicate the inquiry and a report by Hur to the attorney general could be finished as soon as the end of the year, although the timing remains in flux.
—Arden Farhi, Robert Legare, Andres Triay, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2023
Absent a far-right revolt, a vote in the House could occur as soon as Tuesday, maximizing pressure on the Senate to act ahead of the Nov. 17 deadline.
—Rachel Scott, ABC News, 11 Nov. 2023
As the historic 118-day strike comes to a close — following months of disruption to film and television production that’s stalled the 2024 release calendar, production could resume as soon as the start of the new year.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of as soon as was
in the 13th century
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“As soon as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20soon%20as. Accessed 29 Nov. 2023.
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as soon as
conjunction
: immediately at or just after the time that
left as soon as the meeting was over
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