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
In the regional last season, the Trojans lost 9-0 to eventual state champion Andrean.
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Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
In the fall of 2025, the Prince and Princess of Wales relocated their family to Forest Lodge in Windsor — a residence that is expected to be their forever home, even after William's eventual accession to the throne.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The Trojans were the only team to defeat eventual national champion LSU during the postseason, eventually falling to the Tigers in the regional final.
—Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 3 June 2026
So did the eventual seat assignments on Tuesday.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 June 2026
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Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
In the fall of 2025, the Prince and Princess of Wales relocated their family to Forest Lodge in Windsor — a residence that is expected to be their forever home, even after William's eventual accession to the throne.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The Trojans were the only team to defeat eventual national champion LSU during the postseason, eventually falling to the Tigers in the regional final.
—Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 3 June 2026
So did the eventual seat assignments on Tuesday.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventual
Adjective
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Arsenal fans flock to final Few people understand Arsenal’s global fanbase like Smith – a man who has fostered a community of listeners from around the world from his home in the United States.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Ogwumike’s clutch shot was needed because the Sparks (4-3) squandered an eight-point lead in the final 4½ minutes.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
30 May 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
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For ultimate privacy with all the Les Airelles trimmings, the hotel has brought three impossibly luxe chalets into the fold, each swallowing up to 15 guests for weeks of high-altitude hedonism.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The ultimate catalyst remains the industry’s urgent need to replace the revenue from the loss of exclusivity for best-selling drugs.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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During the post-closing ceremony panel, the jury president showed a sense of humor when discussing the challenges of serving as the leading member of the voting committee for a prestigious film festival, like being away from the phones all morning.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
23 May 2026
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This is covered in a standard inspection, often called a pre-drywall or pre-closing inspection.—
Ryan Brennan
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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These scenes are diametrically opposed in style and content, only capable of sitting together if the outlandish latter sequence also ended with a twist, or at least the possibility of one — where Martin’s big shootout was a fantasy, too.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
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Meteorologists said May 29 the highest chance for tropical development would occur during the middle to latter part of next week, after the start of the Atlantic hurricane season on June 1.—
Cheryl McCloud,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Despite Sanders' criticism, the gravy continues to have a loyal following decades later.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Key Background Hamilton was a former GOP congressional candidate in Virginia, and grew a following online for his criticisms of the Biden administration’s response to Hurricane Helene.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2026
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While many would see this as a crowning achievement, Masubuchi plans to keep on running.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Each game is either a crowning achievement or leads to a Game 7.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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“Eventual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventual. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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