as soon as

Definition of as soon asnext
as in when
just at the moment that let us know as soon as you get the news from the hospital

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Recent Examples of as soon as The city’s Development Services Department is working with building owners to examine the structure to preserve safety in the area so roads can be opened as soon as possible, Zaghloul said Thursday morning. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026 Shares of Nvidia fell more than 8% in extended trading Wednesday after The Wall Street Journal reported that the chipmaker's board was preparing to oust Huang, with plans to meet as soon as Wednesday to discuss his future. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 12 Nov. 2026 We are told the Nandy meeting could happen as soon as Monday. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2026 After leaving the water, swimmers should shower with clean water as soon as possible, according to the agency. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as soon as

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“As soon as.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/as%20soon%20as. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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