as in eventually
at a later time
we're making steady progress and may finally finish this project
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Recent Examples of finally
Last week the hacks finally returned Read’s SUV, but with its electronics system totally wrecked.
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Below you’ll find an extra set of hints, the categories for each group and, finally, the solution to today’s puzzle.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The season’s second half features trips to Houston, Colorado and Cincinnati, plus home dates with Baylor and Kansas and, finally, the Territorial Cup.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
The Angels finally got on the board after Castillo was out of the game.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Below you’ll find an extra set of hints, the categories for each group and, finally, the solution to today’s puzzle.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The season’s second half features trips to Houston, Colorado and Cincinnati, plus home dates with Baylor and Kansas and, finally, the Territorial Cup.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
The Angels finally got on the board after Castillo was out of the game.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finally
Adverb
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The British eventually adopted harsh measures to end the revolt.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Dream Chaser is designed to deliver cargo and eventually people to orbit, landing as gently as a commercial airliner.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Leaders shape the culture around them not someday, but today.—
Shelley Zalis,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Nicole Bassett, a textile recycling expert and the co-founder of The Renewal Workshop, believes the upcycling movement could someday have a huge impact on the fashion industry.—
Corey Buhay,
Outside,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Finally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finally. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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