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
And a majority of green-card aspirants could soon be required to leave the country in order to apply, which, advocates say, will prevent many from being let back in.
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E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 20 June 2026
Where previously there had been only two or three Border Patrol officers on the reservation, soon there were hundreds.
—Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026
Rosie O'Donnell will soon return to the airwaves once again.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026
Of course, things spiraled out of control soon thereafter.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
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E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 20 June 2026
Where previously there had been only two or three Border Patrol officers on the reservation, soon there were hundreds.
—Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026
Rosie O'Donnell will soon return to the airwaves once again.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026
Of course, things spiraled out of control soon thereafter.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soon
Adverb
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The rock band, which consists of Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weekz, Peter Anspach and Cotter Ellis, released a statement shortly after the incident, extending their condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Then, shortly after that team shrank, Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system (FSD) got worse.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
Adverb
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The menu at Ardys’ food truck is rather sparse compared to its restaurant in Philippine Cultural Center, but the truck could arguably sell just one item and still do just fine.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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In bacteria, transcription factors are rather like keys that fit the locks of unique binding sites on DNA.—
Philip Ball,
Quanta Magazine,
18 June 2026
Adverb
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Hired for four years at a salary of $440,000, Carvalho quickly adopted a strategic plan that included detailed, regular review of a school’s test scores — from both the annual state tests and periodic district assessments.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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That came one week after Cape Verde held Spain's superstars scoreless in a 0-0 draw in their opener in Atlanta behind a stellar performance from goalie Vozinha, who quickly became one of the biggest stories of the tournament.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
Adverb
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Greenberg said his near-term plan for the building is to try to lease it out, preferably to a single tenant.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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Seek shelter promptly in a safe location, preferably indoors.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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Both warm water and sunlight can cause algae to rapidly multiply, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Now, an inquiry into why a B-52 Stratofortress crashed Monday shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Fore Base, killing eight, is renewing questions about the 70-year-old planes, their purpose in the rapidly modernizing military landscape and their future.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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If CosRx can convince people to willingly slather snail mucin on their faces, trusting the brand with hair care is a pretty easy next step.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
18 June 2026
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Hart willingly did the dirty work, snatching up rebounds rather than points.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Adverb
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UConn fires back UConn swiftly fired back at the concerns raised by the advisory board when contacted by The Courant for comment.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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The most readily available funds are the roughly $12 billion sitting in Qatar, noted Gregory Brew, senior Iran and energy analyst at Eurasia Group.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Consumers face a constant threat of high inflation, readily exacerbated by external shocks such as the Iran war, triggering a demand for safe currency stores.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
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“Soon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soon. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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