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
Those numbers are going to get better, by and by.
—Byron McCauley, The Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2020
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
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
Those numbers are going to get better, by and by.
—Byron McCauley, The Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2020
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
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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Each person needs to receive adequate instruction and actively participate in their financial future.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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April 25, 2024 As Aidala himself said, the women Weinstein allegedly assaulted viewed him as holding the key to their futures.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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The 2025 Anime Awards will be available to stream as video-on-demand shortly on Crunchyroll’s YouTube and Twitch Channels, along with SONY PICTURES CORE and the Sony Group Corp Japan and Global YouTube Channels.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
25 May 2025
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After nights of clashes, then-President Donald Trump, known for issuing directives and invectives through social media, fired off a series of posts shortly before 1 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2020.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Ideal for patio hangouts, garden seating and poolside lounging, Better Homes & Gardens’ Bellamy Round Wicker Egg Chair checks all the boxes for outdoor relaxation and can be at your doorstep as early as tomorrow.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
25 May 2025
Adverb
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This was when the crash happened, said police, and Eberly then fled on foot and was soon after spotted walking and bleeding from the head by a 911 caller.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The latest season of The Voice is almost over, meaning one of the five remaining contestants will soon become the Season 27 champion.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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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
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As resulting initiatives like Spelman’s and HBCUs Outside become more commonplace, there can be a signal to a new generation of young Black people that the intersection of environmentalism and cultural resilience are imperatives of Black futurity.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 Nov. 2024
Adverb
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But before long, Combs faced a torrent of similar lawsuits as well as an indictment that landed him in jail without bail since September 2024.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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But before long, contraband items were found hidden inside the bird cages that Stroud requested.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
6 May 2025
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“By-and-by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by-and-by. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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