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
DeSantis will soon break the one-year record for the most executions in Florida.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
Kimmel lives and works in California, though Trump has recently suggested the comic — who harshly mocks the President on his late night show — may be out of work sooner than later.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025
Seminole County will soon add five cents to the price of every gallon of gas sold in the county, a move made to help fill a multi-million dollar hole in the county’s budget and to pay for the increasing costs of mass transportation.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
Jurassic World Rebirth, starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali, is reportedly coming soon to digital streaming.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
Kimmel lives and works in California, though Trump has recently suggested the comic — who harshly mocks the President on his late night show — may be out of work sooner than later.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025
Seminole County will soon add five cents to the price of every gallon of gas sold in the county, a move made to help fill a multi-million dollar hole in the county’s budget and to pay for the increasing costs of mass transportation.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
Jurassic World Rebirth, starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali, is reportedly coming soon to digital streaming.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soon
Adverb
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Residents at the Slate Apartment complex in Bellevue evacuated a 12-unit block shortly before 11 a.m. Saturday due to what Nashville Fire Department’s Aaron Haddix, the commander on scene, said was called in as an appliance fire.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
16 Aug. 2025
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Life-threatening flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in creeks and streams, normally dry washes, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.—
Staff reports,
AZCentral.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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But this will be no typical return, rather a return by the franchise’s all-time leader in 3-pointers.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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The former Super Bowl champion was expected to practice on Saturday, but now, Los Angeles has offered some rather strange information on Stafford.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Or, perhaps preferably, turn away from watermarks and towards tactics that can positively prove an image’s authenticity, such as content credentials.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Aug. 2025
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Extra Tips For Best Results To get the most out of using vinegar in your laundry, here are a few extra tips to make sure your clothes come out soft and fresh every time: Always dilute your vinegar with water, preferably a 1:1 ratio, to prevent unexpected damage.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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Trump’s first attempt to change how immigrants were counted was swiftly met with court action, including from the the American Civil Liberties Union and several immigrants' rights groups.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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While Republicans control both chambers of Congress, the party lacks the votes to swiftly pass the party's agenda.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Aug. 2025
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Its standard rooms and suites play with texture, woods and fabric on the wall in moody hues that complement the landscape, which is readily available through picture windows, and in some cases, a wall of windows.—
Robin Catalano,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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Both of these actions have been readily apparent here in the last couple of weeks.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Williams must continue to learn a new offense, become more comfortable operating under center and refine his rhythm and timing to consistently get rid of the football quicker.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Bregman skipped a rehab assignment to return quicker as the team enters an important stretch in the schedule against a slew of winning teams, including Tampa Bay, which began the day just ahead of Boston in the division standings.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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The car was shipped to Arizona first where it was bought by the person who owns it now and lives in Lake Crystal, Minnesota, which is about 95 miles southwest of Minneapolis.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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The Giants scored first, with reliever Mason Montgomery putting two on in the sixth and Edwin Uceta allowing a ground-ball RBI single to Christian Koss.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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Keep It Current — Or Risk Confusion Life changes fast.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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More than 1,000 Amazon customers just added it to their carts, so act fast to snap it up while the deal lasts.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Soon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soon. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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