as in eventually
at a later time
the dream that we'll get to the other planets someday
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Recent Examples of someday
The girls described the fallout — anxiety attacks, a loss of trust, problems focusing on schoolwork and a fear that the images may someday surface in unexpected ways.
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CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Tayden, now a junior, said Jared probably assumed that his son would end up playing college football someday, given that all Tayden ever wanted to do as a boy was head to the football field.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The historic restaurant and bar will close Sunday, but could reopen again someday under new ownership.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Collectors hoarded them, convinced certain plush animals would someday be worth a fortune.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
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CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Tayden, now a junior, said Jared probably assumed that his son would end up playing college football someday, given that all Tayden ever wanted to do as a boy was head to the football field.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The historic restaurant and bar will close Sunday, but could reopen again someday under new ownership.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Collectors hoarded them, convinced certain plush animals would someday be worth a fortune.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for someday
Adverb
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Perry's representative confirmed to USA TODAY on Tuesday that the workers were eventually allowed to hold onto the gift cards after confusion was cleared up.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Geno Smith, who eventually became the starting QB in Seattle, also fit the mold of journeyman passer.—
Mike Kaye
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Some Iranian Americans hope this war will finally break the regime.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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In the process, the Bulls refused to shut down players such as center Jalen Smith, who finally was shut down for the season this week after reaggravating a calf injury once again in Wednesday’s game.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Guthrie disappeared sometime between late January 31 and the early hours of February 1, and the first few days were a race against time, with police pursuing every lead and the Guthrie family posting multiple videos pleading with the kidnappers.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2026
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The vehicle is now in a stable high-Earth orbit that sets it up to head toward the moon sometime Thursday, April 2.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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See our meteor shower calendar There are a number of significant meteor shower events that are expected to peak soon, offering great opportunities to see more meteors (shooting stars).—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Someday.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/someday. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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