as in shortly
at or within a short time
we'll be finished momentarily
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Recent Examples of momentarily
Baffert watched it all on his laptop from California, chuckling as the board showing the horse’s price flaked out momentarily.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
As the gunshot is heard, Kelly’s shadow is seen stopping momentarily, then continuing toward her apartment.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
His biggest play came early in the workout, when Kinnard took a handoff and disappeared momentarily amid the crush of players at the line of scrimmage before bursting through the middle and running for a 64-yard touchdown.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
After staying face-down on the ice momentarily, he was helped off and never returned.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
As the gunshot is heard, Kelly’s shadow is seen stopping momentarily, then continuing toward her apartment.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
His biggest play came early in the workout, when Kinnard took a handoff and disappeared momentarily amid the crush of players at the line of scrimmage before bursting through the middle and running for a 64-yard touchdown.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
After staying face-down on the ice momentarily, he was helped off and never returned.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentarily
Adverb
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She was followed shortly after by carpet co-host and model Ashley Graham.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Roman Anthony left Monday’s game against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning shortly after suffering an apparent right wrist injury during his first at bat of the game.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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Plus, Towns’s contract would soon be for fifty-three million dollars per year.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Gas and oil prices are marginally down amid expectations Iran will respond to Trump’s framework soon.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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“Momentarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentarily. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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