as in finally
at a later time
stop whining about how long it's taking us—we'll get there eventually
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Recent Examples of eventually
Vigil said Oseguera Cervantes became a police officer in Mexico before marrying into a cartel family and climbing the cartel ladder, eventually founding his own, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
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Steve Large, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
What Lisa Allen meant to SCUSD employees Allen climbed up the ranks of the district over the course of 30 years, starting as a classroom teacher and eventually taking over as interim superintendent in July 2023 following Jorge Aguilar’s resignation.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
When Dannon shared her longing for companionship on social media, her account eventually drew nearly 120,000 followers on TikTok.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
But eventually, in 2024, the show played Off Broadway at PACNYC and became a New York sensation, extending three times.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
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Steve Large, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
What Lisa Allen meant to SCUSD employees Allen climbed up the ranks of the district over the course of 30 years, starting as a classroom teacher and eventually taking over as interim superintendent in July 2023 following Jorge Aguilar’s resignation.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
When Dannon shared her longing for companionship on social media, her account eventually drew nearly 120,000 followers on TikTok.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
But eventually, in 2024, the show played Off Broadway at PACNYC and became a New York sensation, extending three times.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventually
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Notre Dame and Sierra Canyon finally will get to play their Mission League title game that was supposed to tip off two weeks ago but canceled because of a student’s death.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Here’s how to clean your air fryer with vinegar to finally get rid of that greasy residue.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Chastain asked Scott to make Stevens eligible for parole after 25 years, expressing hope that medical advancements and better mental health facilities could someday help Stevens be able to live outside of prison again.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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But can one still learn to curl — whether the intent is to win medals someday or just to sneak in a curling date night in February?—
Mark Billingsley,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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If not, the Artemis launch vehicles could suffer from fuel feed destabilization, which could ultimately lead to rocket failure.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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She was ultimately arrested on animal abuse and resisting arrest charges.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Eventually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventually. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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