as in finally
at a later time
stop whining about how long it's taking us—we'll get there eventually
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Recent Examples of eventually
But after a six-year investigation, officials had an alternative hypothesis, eventually accusing Sherri of manufacturing the kidnapping to run away with her former boyfriend, James Reyes.
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2025
The group eventually found success as local governments, museums and nonprofits joined the cause, often maintaining carousels at a steep financial loss.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 May 2025
The entire time, Fielder was learning to fly a plane himself, eventually obtaining a commercial pilot’s license.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 26 May 2025
These incidents eventually forced each of them to resign from working at his Los Angeles-area home, according to the lawsuit.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 16 May 2025
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2025
The group eventually found success as local governments, museums and nonprofits joined the cause, often maintaining carousels at a steep financial loss.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 May 2025
The entire time, Fielder was learning to fly a plane himself, eventually obtaining a commercial pilot’s license.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 26 May 2025
These incidents eventually forced each of them to resign from working at his Los Angeles-area home, according to the lawsuit.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventually
Adverb
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The wait is over, and the first Orlando theme park to open in over 25 years is finally here.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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That year, Gallaudet was on the cusp of finally appointing a Deaf president for the first time in its 104-year history, but the non-Deaf board of trustees balked, choosing a hearing person over two Deaf candidates.—
John Hendrickson,
The Atlantic,
23 May 2025
Adverb
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Banchero is already an all-star who will be an NBA MVP someday.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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This is a vital step not just for those currently facing a terminal diagnosis, but for the many Californians who aren’t sick now but may be someday.—
Christie Golemb,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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The other scam involved a caller posing as a bank official, ultimately resulting in unauthorized debit card transactions.—
Wayne Ford,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Often, as with the girl traveling to Mexico, the dog’s scent leads to clues that help police ultimately find the person.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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Visiting Abu Dhabi will soon be easier from the United States.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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In hindsight, trying to make a follow-up so soon after Motor-Cycle wasn’t in her best interests.—
Jeff Gage,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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That's because the bill also includes a $4 trillion increase in the debt ceiling, a measure that must be approved in order to prevent a catastrophic default on the country's debt that could hit sometime in August.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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What’s The Best Way To See The Northern Lights? NOAA recommends traveling to a north-facing, high vantage point away from light pollution sometime between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Eventually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventually. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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