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

Warnings on the risks of abandoning democratic efforts need to be heard; sooner rather than later, Venezuela will have to produce a framework for political transition, not least because constitutionally Rodríguez has only 180 days as interim president. —Juan Pablo Spinetto, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026

Personal achievements and goals over milestones Instead of waiting for a big work or wedding anniversary, people are looking to take those special moments for themselves sooner rather than later. —Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026

Meanwhile, Staten Island residents are hoping from some relief sooner rather than later. —Nick Caloway, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026

With winter weather looming, candidates urged voters to cast ballots sooner rather than later, and voters appear to have heeded that call. —Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for sooner rather than later

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