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 Adam Smith Center of Economic Freedom will soon begin offering a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Business and Government Leadership, programs that were approved by the FIU Faculty Senate.
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Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
This inversion of civil-rights rhetoric would soon become a hallmark of the culture wars—one invoked in multiple Supreme Court cases that clawed back civil-rights-era advances.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
It is expected that another Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3), which has been preparing for its 2026 deployment, could soon take over for LHD-7 and its amphibious ready group.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Roof maintenance and repairs, totaling about $350,000, are scheduled to begin in August or sooner and are expected to take several months to complete.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
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Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
This inversion of civil-rights rhetoric would soon become a hallmark of the culture wars—one invoked in multiple Supreme Court cases that clawed back civil-rights-era advances.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
It is expected that another Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3), which has been preparing for its 2026 deployment, could soon take over for LHD-7 and its amphibious ready group.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Roof maintenance and repairs, totaling about $350,000, are scheduled to begin in August or sooner and are expected to take several months to complete.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soon
Adverb
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The property even served as the setting for Bert Stern’s famed 1962 photographs of Marilyn Monroe, taken shortly before her death.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The page anonymously issued opinions and news tidbits, and notably called out Gagosian director Sam Orlofsky for inappropriate workplace behavior; Orlofsky was dismissed shortly thereafter.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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Curling tomato leaves are certainly alarming, but sometimes the cause is rather simple.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Who should the Knicks rather play?—
Bob Harkins,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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The party at Chandler Stadium quickly turned sour, the fun times suppressed by the possibility of a special Georgia Tech season ending in the NCAA regionals again.—
Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
1 June 2026
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The Spurs came out of the gates hot, quickly taking a 14-point lead, leaving the raucous Continental Coliseum crowd stunned.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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However, history tells us that the first thing that Hollywood tries to do with a blockbuster is figure out not only how to do it again but to also turn it into a reliable pipeline — preferably one that can start to deliver in Q4 2027.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
2 June 2026
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Everyone is either a performer — preferably a star — or an audience member.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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Much of our funding has come from Dallas, a rapidly growing financial ecosystem with a deep pool of private capital and a growing appetite for technology investments.—
Hebron Sher,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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By rapidly deploying cost-effective interim housing, demanding County follow-through on social services, enforcing laws that keep streets and sidewalks clear, and ensuring transparency in homelessness spending, San José can restore public trust and make real progress.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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The author, Arthur Koestler, wrote it to explore how a dedicated Communist could bring himself willingly to admit to absurd crimes.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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Interim leaders willingly accept responsibility during moments of uncertainty, instability and organizational vulnerability.—
Mariama Boney,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The Nationals responded swiftly.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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In her first four months on the job, the new CEO of New York Public Radio has swiftly eliminated many of its seniormost figures, surprising the organization’s staff and unsettling some of its remaining leaders.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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Missing out on Champions League qualification is unlikely to be a major stumbling block given that, in theory at least, Chelsea should be in a better position to challenge for silverware next season and more readily able to compete in Europe’s blue-chip competition longer term than Villa.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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In his stead, the United States propped up the venal and repressive shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who proved to be a pliable ally readily serving its oil and armament interests.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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“Soon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soon. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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