as in shortly
at or within a short time
we'll get under way by and by
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Recent Examples of by-and-by
James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2023
But nemesis haunts every heroic age and, by and by, this good court would succumb to the corrupting influence of lesser men.
—Ian MacDougall, Harper's Magazine, 12 Sep. 2022
The red oak leaves were staying put, by and by, of course.
—Bob Timmons, Star Tribune, 16 Oct. 2020
The previous GoT prequel project starring Naomi Watts, by and by, shot a pilot in Northern Ireland before HBO decided not to move forward with that one.
—James Hibberd, EW.com, 14 Oct. 2020
Those numbers are going to get better, by and by.
—Byron McCauley, The Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2020
But by and by he allows himself to be coaxed into the fold.
—Michael Friedrich, The New Republic, 24 May 2018
Robert Frost would not gaze off into the snowy world, telling this tale with a sigh, by and by, not yet.
—Mary O’Connell , Longreads, 18 Sep. 2017
Adverb
The character giving that agonizing scream on the dragon, by and by, is Lady Baela Targaryen (Bethany Antonia).
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2023
But nemesis haunts every heroic age and, by and by, this good court would succumb to the corrupting influence of lesser men.
—Ian MacDougall, Harper's Magazine, 12 Sep. 2022
The red oak leaves were staying put, by and by, of course.
—Bob Timmons, Star Tribune, 16 Oct. 2020
The previous GoT prequel project starring Naomi Watts, by and by, shot a pilot in Northern Ireland before HBO decided not to move forward with that one.
—James Hibberd, EW.com, 14 Oct. 2020
Those numbers are going to get better, by and by.
—Byron McCauley, The Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2020
But by and by he allows himself to be coaxed into the fold.
—Michael Friedrich, The New Republic, 24 May 2018
Robert Frost would not gaze off into the snowy world, telling this tale with a sigh, by and by, not yet.
—Mary O’Connell , Longreads, 18 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for by-and-by
Noun
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The 37-year-old Spaniard’s contract with the club expires at the end of this season, and his future had been up in the air.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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That estimate is based on simulations run in the WTO’s Global Trade Model, which helps the organization map out projections fort he future.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The replay seemed to show that the hit was fair, and Springer apparently directed his complaints at the Yankees shortly thereafter.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Kimmel made the comments slightly over 17 minutes into his opening monologue, shortly before the program’s first commercial break.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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None of that is to say that the S&P will go down tomorrow or that foreign stocks or smaller-company stocks will outperform over the next year.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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Landman - Songs From and Inspired by the Paramount+ Original Series (Volume I) will be released tomorrow.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Behind him stretched the outlines of what will soon be a massive data center complex in the west-central part of the state, where heavy wind often meets extreme heat.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Apple says more states are expected to join the scheme soon.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Scott’s work as a designer and consultant has positioned her as an expert and resource on Caribbean artisanal craft, vast technical knowledge, and the futurity of contemporary dress.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
2 Sep. 2025
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Centrally, by having a coltan miner as the protagonist, the film links futurity with materiality and labor.—
Ruby Thélot,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2024
Adverb
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Maybe that will turn up, too, before long, in Helsinki or Manila.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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But before long his hearing begins to disappear, leading him down a panicked trail of denial, anger and desperation.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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