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
Researchers think everyday speech could someday help detect subtle cognitive changes.
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Laura Bradley, Health, 9 June 2026
That’s how Jim Beam’s renewed attention over the past five years or so to its Olds whiskeys kind of feels, starting with Old Overholt, moving on to Old Grand-Dad, and perhaps someday shining a light on Old Crow.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
That boy will be a daddy someday.
—Bonnie Gibbs Vengrow, Parents, 3 June 2026
One of my parents’ highest aspirations for a child was to someday join the Peace Corps.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
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Laura Bradley, Health, 9 June 2026
That’s how Jim Beam’s renewed attention over the past five years or so to its Olds whiskeys kind of feels, starting with Old Overholt, moving on to Old Grand-Dad, and perhaps someday shining a light on Old Crow.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
That boy will be a daddy someday.
—Bonnie Gibbs Vengrow, Parents, 3 June 2026
One of my parents’ highest aspirations for a child was to someday join the Peace Corps.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for someday
Adverb
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Then, around 15,000 years ago, during a period of global cooling, the emergence of the Bering Land Bridge allowed elk to cross from eastern Siberia into westernmost Alaska, and eventually, into the rest of its historic North American range.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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With the light nearly gone — the UMass Dartmouth field doesn’t have lights — Callahan silenced the Raiders bats one more time and this eventually led to the decision to pause the game.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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Celebration planned ahead of match Fans at Henk's are hoping the national team can finally lift a World Cup trophy as the orange invasion takes over North Texas.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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But on Thursday, soccer finally ruled.—
Samantha Schmidt,
Washington Post,
13 June 2026
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The break-ins are believed to have occurred sometime between Saturday and Monday at Building 10 of The Ledges Apartments at 135 Ledgewood Road, according to the Town of Groton Police Department.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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Mahomes is aiming to be a full practice participant sometime during training camp and 100% ready to start by Week 1.—
Pete Sweeney
June 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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The only time Team USA managed to put the ball in the net sooner was in 2002 against Portugal (29th minute) and in a 1930 meeting with Paraguay (15th minute).—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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“Someday.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/someday. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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