Thesaurus results for BEFORE LONG

before long

adverb

Definition of before long next

as in shortly

at or within a short time the painters ought to be done before long

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Recent Examples of before long But before long, troubling behavior began to surface. —

Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026 To prevent holes from pest damage, always wash or dry-clean clothes before long-term storage. —

Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026 Larger out-of-town operators moved in, and before long crowds of tourists were coming to Kaktovik — a village of about 250 people — during the six-week viewing season. —

ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026 If this becomes second nature, opening apps could start to feel old-fashioned before long. —

Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for before long

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Adverb

At a press conference shortly after, a spokesperson for the public prosecutor confirmed, via Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad, that students aged 12 and 15, the 49-year-old driver and a 27-year-old chaperone had died.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
The incident unfolded shortly after noon when the vehicle pulled into Short Stop, a gas station and convenience store, located at 2002 Avenue I, KNOP reported.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026