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 Clerics charged with choosing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s successor were considering announcing Mojtaba Khamenei's new role as soon as this morning, The New York Times reported, citing three Iranian officials familiar with the discussions. Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026 Bare root plants must be planted as soon as possible after receiving them. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026 However, the airspace is likely to reopen as soon as there’s a resolution. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026 SpaceX wants to begin commercial operations of Starship, the largest and most powerful rocket ever launched, as soon as next year. Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 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 11 Mar. 2026.

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