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
The vehicle will receive its engines in the coming months and then undergo further testing and verification before its eventual departure to Cape Canaveral for final vehicle integration and launch.
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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
The second half explores the downward spiral and the eventual end of a relationship.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
Everything after this song spirals into the eventual breakup.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Since then Brazil has stumbled on the international stage, only reaching the semifinals once and that run ended with the shocking 7-1 defeat to the eventual champion German squad on home soil in 2014.
—James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
The second half explores the downward spiral and the eventual end of a relationship.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
Everything after this song spirals into the eventual breakup.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Since then Brazil has stumbled on the international stage, only reaching the semifinals once and that run ended with the shocking 7-1 defeat to the eventual champion German squad on home soil in 2014.
—James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventual
Adjective
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Led by a barrage of buckets from Williams and Salaün, the Valkyries took a 66-53 lead going into the final 10 minutes.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Wait for 30 minutes after the final lightning or thunder before heading outside again.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 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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But even those bad outcomes have not led to any increase in the ultimate risk—death—for the vaccinated compared to the unvaccinated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Freddrell’s ultimate passion lies at the intersection of mass media and entrepreneurship.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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That latter plan, however, suffered a major setback after a New Glenn exploded—destroying some of Blue Origin’s mission-critical infrastructure—during testing on the company’s launchpad on May 28.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
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This latter part of the demo did a better job of showcasing the combo possibilities with Dylan's transformable, Swiss Army knife of a weapon.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The crowning Pride Parade happens on Sunday (August 9, 2026), with this year marking the event's 25th anniversary.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
29 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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“Eventual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventual. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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