1
as in shortly
at or within a short time
we'll be done soon
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2
as in rather
by choice or preference
I'd sooner have a cavity filled than suffer through that opera again
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3
as in quickly
with great speed
as soon as possible
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Recent Examples of soon
The Texas Tribune, citing three unnamed sources who spoke with the governor’s office, said Abbott plans to soon issue an executive order regulating THC and an setting the age limit to buy THC products at 21.
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
The startup is currently bootstrapped, and employees are not yet salaried, but the company will soon seek outside funding.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
The capital of Finland could soon be heated with nuclear energy.
—Anna Heim, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Trinity Rodman could soon follow.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
The startup is currently bootstrapped, and employees are not yet salaried, but the company will soon seek outside funding.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
The capital of Finland could soon be heated with nuclear energy.
—Anna Heim, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Trinity Rodman could soon follow.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soon
Adverb
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With the Eagles leading 24-20, the Cowboys entered the red zone shortly before the weather delay.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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All devices are slated for release in Europe shortly, and Roborock says that the robot lawn mowers will come to the US eventually.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Southerners have long been known to have the gift of gab, and that discerning quality has resulted in a rather enthusiastic take on small talk.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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There is a duty of care not to use data for the sake of it, but rather to ensure that analysis stands up to proper scrutiny and scientific rigour where possible.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The job market moves quickly, and preparation is your competitive advantage.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Conversely, people who live in an arid climate might find that dust builds up quickly, especially around doorways and windows, which are common entry points for outside dirt, requiring more frequent sweeping.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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That means chaotic mornings, trying to get everyone in your house dressed, fed, and out the door—preferably without any tantrums along the way.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
5 Sep. 2025
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The resort’s coastal location provides many perfect spots to see the sun sinking into the Pacific each evening (preferably with a cocktail or a glass of wine in hand).—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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To maintain tanks’ relevance, Russian and Ukrainian soldiers have covered them in different configurations of armor as ad hoc solutions to rapidly shifting tactics.—
Marco Hernandez,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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AeroVironment highlighted that the AMP-HEL prototyping effort is part of the Army’s broader modernization initiative to rapidly develop and field DE solutions to defeat a range of threats, including drones and other airborne systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Some American companies, including Olaplex, have willingly removed the ingredient from their formulas.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hopper had also purchased three videos from a website of men willingly having their genitals removed, the BBC reported.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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In Giulio Bertelli’s striking debut feature film Agon, which had its premiere in Venice this week, the 2024 Olympics are swiftly approaching.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The Capitol grounds are spread out over 22 acres, meaning the display was not as readily apparent as if it had been posted in classrooms for children to see every day.—
Lydia Artz,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Whether vaccines remain readily available is highly disputed.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Soon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soon. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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