as in eventually
at a later time
we'll get around to it sometime
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as in former
having been such at some previous time
a sometime athlete who's gotten awfully fat
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Recent Examples of sometime
Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
The Boys, a satirical drama about vigilantes who set out to take down corrupt superheroes, is gearing up for the release of its fifth and final season, expected sometime in 2026 on Prime Video.
—EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Ashley Baker, Air Mail, 7 June 2025
That’s because her daughter and sometime musical companion Willow had cooked up her own homebrew tribute to the Great White Way.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 June 2025
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Louisville Metro Police Detective Ashley Schaefer previously said investigators believe a woman was stabbed sometime after Langford allegedly broke into her home in the 100 block of South Whipps Mill Road Aug. 8, abducting her and two of her children.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
The Boys, a satirical drama about vigilantes who set out to take down corrupt superheroes, is gearing up for the release of its fifth and final season, expected sometime in 2026 on Prime Video.
—EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Toss in his old girlfriend Lucy and her sometime boyfriend and former cop Chuck Littlefield, and enjoy the ride in this sweet, sharp book.
—Ashley Baker, Air Mail, 7 June 2025
That’s because her daughter and sometime musical companion Willow had cooked up her own homebrew tribute to the Great White Way.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sometime
Adverb
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The standoff lasted for hours, but eventually, at the request of then-President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the military released Ovidio and left town.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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The team is creating a digital record of every tribute over the next few weeks that will eventually be sent to Osbourne’s family.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Superstore alums took to social media to memorialize their former costar on Thursday.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Epstein has long been the subject of conspiracy theories because of his friendships with the rich and powerful, including Trump himself, Britain’s Prince Andrew and former President Bill Clinton.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Asked about the state of the organization’s relationship with James and whether the hope is James would someday retire as a Laker, Pelinka delivered the first official statement from the organization on the matter.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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There isn’t much to be done at the moment, other than to cross your fingers, hunker down, and hope that funding will get restored someday down the line when (if) clearer heads prevail at the governmental level.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The most recent bill targets the nation's oldest and largest teachers' union's ability to lobby.—
Angele Latham,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Aug. 2025
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Today, Khamenei ranks among the world’s oldest and longest-serving heads of state.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The summit was being closely monitored in Ukraine and across Europe for any sign that the long-standing conflict may finally begin moving toward resolution.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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Carrie quietly left Miranda's apartment when Miranda's girlfriend Joy (Dolly Wells) finally showed up.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Brazilians have a word for players such as Jair Cunha, Nottingham Forest’s latest defensive recruit.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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Through back-and-forth-through-time storytelling, the film centers on Ryota’s emotional journey of honoring his late brother Sota’s legacy and overcoming his own pain to help elevate the team.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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According to reports from China, CATL failed to extend a mining permit which expired last week, sparking speculation that a massive surplus of lithium overhanging the market could soon start to fall with a future shortage and higher prices possible.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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These are the questions that White, who has already faced criticism for allegedly underpaying athletes, will have to answer soon.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For that is indeed the erstwhile marijuana mogul’s official job title, at least for now.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
10 Aug. 2025
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In 2019, the erstwhile pair picked up a second neighboring property for $2.7 million.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Sometime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sometime. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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