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
Cherry and his group began exchanging words with the group of teens — which included two of the eventual shooting victims, prosecutors said.
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The letter did not address Sheel Seidler’s claim that Matt Seidler, as a trustee of his late brother’s trust, may have been seeking to sell the team, an eventual outcome many in the industry predicted after Peter Seidler’s death in November 2023.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Lawrence passed for 279 yards and three touchdowns with zero interceptions, adding another touchdown on the ground as the Jaguars won, 34-20, against the eventual top seed in the AFC playoffs.
—Juston Lewis, Florida Times-Union, 4 Feb. 2026
One year ago in the bi-district playoffs, Southlake Carroll girls basketball fell 57-26 to Boswell, the eventual Class 6A Division II state champion.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The letter did not address Sheel Seidler’s claim that Matt Seidler, as a trustee of his late brother’s trust, may have been seeking to sell the team, an eventual outcome many in the industry predicted after Peter Seidler’s death in November 2023.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Lawrence passed for 279 yards and three touchdowns with zero interceptions, adding another touchdown on the ground as the Jaguars won, 34-20, against the eventual top seed in the AFC playoffs.
—Juston Lewis, Florida Times-Union, 4 Feb. 2026
One year ago in the bi-district playoffs, Southlake Carroll girls basketball fell 57-26 to Boswell, the eventual Class 6A Division II state champion.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventual
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With Super Bowl Sunday just about here, hosts across America are pulling together grocery lists and final preparations for game day.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Murillo’s injury had come right at the end of Forest’s final training session ahead of this game.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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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
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The Supreme Leader has no equals Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, has served as Iran’s supreme leader since 1989 and remains the country’s highest political and religious authority, with ultimate control over military, security and strategic decisions.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Based on the short story written by Manuel Gonzales, The Miniature Wife is a dramedy examining the power (im)balances between spouses after a technological accident induces the ultimate relationship crisis.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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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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That latter claim warrants examination.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Empower has also advised veteran former Manchester United and Portugal midfielder Nani throughout a career that has included spells in the United States, Australia, Italy, Turkey and a return to his homeland in its peripatetic latter years.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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If the measure passes, violators would face penalties under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act, including an up to $10,000 fine for a first offense and a $25,000 fine for any following offenses.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Drivers are advised to use extra caution this morning, allow greater following distance, and allow extra time to reach your destination.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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His crowning achievement was leading the Panthers to the 2017 Class 8A state championship.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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Home gardeners, designers, and growers alike have all found the Ficus to be worthy of a crowning moment in 2026, with the National Garden Bureau even declaring it the year of the Ficus.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Eventual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventual. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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