as in final
coming or happening at a later time
our eventual success She lost to the eventual champion. This plant reaches an eventual height of 15 feet.
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Recent Examples of eventual
During the club’s eventual 6-5, 11-inning loss to the Reds on March 28, Watson threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings to help keep the game within reach and allow the Red Sox to eventually force extras.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The once-strong friendships — and eventual fracture — of the Ngogo chimps could give researchers key insights into why wars start, even between humans.
—Ryan Brennan
april 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Two batters later, Vaughn Sharp scored the eventual winning run on a ground out.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
And in every season starting with 2006-07, the eventual MVP has gotten at least 64% of the first-place votes.
—Tim Reynolds, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The once-strong friendships — and eventual fracture — of the Ngogo chimps could give researchers key insights into why wars start, even between humans.
—Ryan Brennan
april 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Two batters later, Vaughn Sharp scored the eventual winning run on a ground out.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
And in every season starting with 2006-07, the eventual MVP has gotten at least 64% of the first-place votes.
—Tim Reynolds, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventual
Adjective
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His final line was stellar, with two hits and one walk allowed over eight shutout innings with four strikeouts.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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The Lightning and Panthers were tied 1-1 going into the final minute of the first period of Game 1 last season before Sam Reinhart scored the first of four straight Florida goals with 45 seconds left in the period.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2023
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.—
Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder,
Anchorage Daily News,
15 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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That is my ultimate, crazy, wild vehicle.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Peter Routsis-Arroyo, CEO of Miami Catholic Charities, said the ultimate victims are the children.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Other alternatives such as offering a seller credit to cover potential post-closing assessments or adjusting the purchase price to reflect the risks of such costs are also being employed.—
Michael L. Hyman,
Miami Herald,
29 Dec. 2025
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Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will continue to be available to consumers under distinct brands post-closing, with Hulu continuing to be available in the larger Disney bundle.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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This latter claim is false, said Liljenquist and his team, including his agent, Zach Warren, and his videographer, Ben Steine.—
Julio Ojeda-Zapata,
Twin Cities,
15 Apr. 2026
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This latter position fundamentally misunderstands the PRC’s determination to absorb Taiwan; expressing weakness is more likely to invite a Chinese invasion.—
Michelle Kuo,
The Dial,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Adhere to the two-second rule for maintaining a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Adhere to the two-second rule for maintaining a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Amazon Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara A mascara that’s guaranteed not to smudge your undereye is the crowning glory of anyone’s makeup collection.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Jaquez, who was one of six seniors on the court, had a crowning performance in her final game as a Bruin with a game-high 21 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Eventual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventual. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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