sooner rather than later

idiom

: without too much delay : soon

We need to fix this problem sooner rather than later.

Examples of sooner rather than later in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Either way, taking action sooner rather than later can prevent balances from growing even larger and give you more options to choose from before the situation becomes harder to manage. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026

Tax experts advise people to start making their plan for filing their taxes sooner rather than later, given the changes. —Chantelle Lee, Time, 2 Jan. 2026

If the stain is in a high-traffic area or if the carpet has sentimental or financial value (or even is an antique), bringing in a professional sooner rather than later is a smart move. —Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025

If the move is permanent, Smith would like to know sooner rather than later to approach the offseason. —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for sooner rather than later

• accelerator
• accumulator
• adjudicator
• administrator
• appropriator
• articulator
• attenuator
• bronchodilator
• collaborator
• communicator
• conciliator
• cooperator