erelong

Definition of erelongnext
archaic

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for erelong
Adverb
  • But soon after their daughter was born, the Caucasian couple realized the baby was not of the same race.
    Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Smith’s social media campaign soon went viral.
    Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • Full casting will be announced shortly.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Several people reported hearing fireworks shortly before a grass fire broke out in the area.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • There’s an argument that with lower grossing movies like Send Help and Iron Lung presently on tracking, most forecasts are inflated.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Your 5th House of Inspiration is warmed by the Moon’s trine with advanced Uranus, which is presently in your sign.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • The source emphasized that Nancy was never scheduled to attend a Tucson church service that day, contrary to some reports, and said the misunderstanding has led to confusion about the circumstances surrounding when she was first reported missing.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
  • There were at least three deaths related to measles that year, the first documented in a decade.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • But before long, Israel was launching thousands of air strikes not just into Gaza but also into Lebanon and Syria.
    Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The first whistles delivered by Hector Flores were gone before long.
    Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • Owen doesn't recommend using these for cut roses, and warns that, used in inappropriate amounts, such mixtures can kill your cut roses prematurely.
    Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
  • But when Mickey is cloned prematurely, resulting in multiple Mickeys, both Mickeys find themselves in danger of extermination.
    Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Erelong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erelong. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.

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