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.
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Ian MacDougall,
Harper's Magazine,
12 Sep. 2022
The red oak leaves were staying put, by and by, of course.
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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.
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James Hibberd,
EW.com,
14 Oct. 2020
Those numbers are going to get better, by and by.
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Byron McCauley,
The Enquirer,
12 Aug. 2020
But by and by he allows himself to be coaxed into the fold.
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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.
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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).
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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 Giants are desperate for productive hitters in their lineup, so Eldridge has likely secured his spot in the majors for the foreseeable future.
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Ultimately, watching Ethan dare to imagine a future for herself proved too wonderful a feeling not to share in.
Adverb
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The rock band, which consists of Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weekz, Peter Anspach and Cotter Ellis, released a statement shortly after the incident, extending their condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones.
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Then, shortly after that team shrank, Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system (FSD) got worse.
Noun
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Power of compounding, $1 today is worth more than $1 tomorrow.
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Prime Day kicks off tomorrow, but there are some excellent deals already out there on some of our favorite gear, such as this DJI Neo drone, which is $30 off.
Adverb
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Trump might soon gain another ideological bedfellow in Peru with the election of Keiko Fujimori, the daughter of late autocrat Alberto Fujimori.
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Casting and ticket info will be announced soon.
Noun
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Established in 2023, the biennial prize is given in recognition of next-gen multidisciplinary artists working at the intersection of art, media, and technology to explore notions of futurity and transformation.
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This reading list offers resources for engaging with Indigenous thought, resistance, and futurity.
Adverb
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But before long, adoption of this technology will spread beyond those with a medical need to the broader population.
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What begins as an awkward confrontation soon turns into an unexpected romance, and before long, Milly invites Glenn to join the family on a Caribbean resort vacation.
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“By-and-by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by-and-by. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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