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
The movie was met with stone silence for most of the running time, eventually turning to derisive laughter.
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Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 15 May 2025
But items imported before the May 2 change will eventually run out.
—Helen Reid, USA Today, 4 May 2025
Other Warriors and Rockets players eventually intervened.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
The truth is eventually revealed in a crazy plot twist.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 3 May 2025
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Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 15 May 2025
But items imported before the May 2 change will eventually run out.
—Helen Reid, USA Today, 4 May 2025
Other Warriors and Rockets players eventually intervened.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
The truth is eventually revealed in a crazy plot twist.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventually
Adverb
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After a cold open that introduced the concept of spores—particles expelled into the air by infected in the last stage of their life cycle that can transfer to anyone who breathes them in—the closing minutes saw Ellie finally hunt down a member of Abby's entourage, Nora (Tati Gabrielle).—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
12 May 2025
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The Razorbacks finally pushed home a run after putting the leadoff man aboard in each inning.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2025
Adverb
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Banchero is already an all-star who will be an NBA MVP someday.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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This is a vital step not just for those currently facing a terminal diagnosis, but for the many Californians who aren’t sick now but may be someday.—
Christie Golemb,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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The couple ultimately wed in 1975, after exchanging informal, private vows at the top of the Eiffel Tower a few weeks earlier.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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After one employee raised concerns about the small size of the $8 million Series B investment round referenced in Teefey’s email, the CEO suggested the round would ultimately be between $20 million and $30 million.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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The Steelers may have a tough decision to make if there is no movement on the Rodgers front soon.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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In 2018 and 2019, OIG auditors issued separate reports that said Amtrak could strengthen measures to identify fraudulent medical claims sooner.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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The Padres will hope the right-hander factors into their bullpen equation sometime early in 2026.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Although there were rumors that the pair had split sometime in 2021 after Heard welcomed her daughter, Oonagh Paige, they were spotted together again on a trip to Mallorca, Spain, in October 2022.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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“Eventually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventually. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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