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
With Season 6 of Slow Horses dropping soon and Season 7 confirmed by Apple, Scott Thomas’ spy boss Diana is firmly established in the series lore.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 June 2026
How do feel about the fact that this piece will soon be going around the world?
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 13 June 2026
That’s a stain on the carpet that’s not coming out anytime soon.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Redwood wants to restart one of the two bottling lines soon, and is doing trial runs for its two canning lines.
—Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 June 2026
How do feel about the fact that this piece will soon be going around the world?
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 13 June 2026
That’s a stain on the carpet that’s not coming out anytime soon.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Redwood wants to restart one of the two bottling lines soon, and is doing trial runs for its two canning lines.
—Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soon
Adverb
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On June 21, 2019, a Beechcraft King Air with 10 skydivers on board crashed shortly after takeoff from Dillingham Airfield near Waialua, Hawaii.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Ongoing construction worsened the situation, but shortly after the interchange, traffic eased.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 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
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Chris Tanouye / Getty Images Head coach Karl Smesko said the key was how quickly his team adjusted after a shaky first quarter.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 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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Bilton swiftly fired Pelley, but failed to silence him.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
Adverb
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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 21 Jun. 2026.
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