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
In hindsight, trying to make a follow-up so soon after Motor-Cycle wasn’t in her best interests.
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Jeff Gage, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025
Kendall Myles, 20, was apprehended after a brief foot chase through the French Quarter soon after the escape.
—Stepheny Price , Nate Foy, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
The Steelers may have a tough decision to make if there is no movement on the Rodgers front soon.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
In 2018 and 2019, OIG auditors issued separate reports that said Amtrak could strengthen measures to identify fraudulent medical claims sooner.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
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Jeff Gage, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025
Kendall Myles, 20, was apprehended after a brief foot chase through the French Quarter soon after the escape.
—Stepheny Price , Nate Foy, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
The Steelers may have a tough decision to make if there is no movement on the Rodgers front soon.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
In 2018 and 2019, OIG auditors issued separate reports that said Amtrak could strengthen measures to identify fraudulent medical claims sooner.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soon
Adverb
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He was captured by police shortly and released on bond in February 2023, per ESPN and 2 News Oklahoma.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Fire crews were dispatched to the West Baltimore fire shortly before 7:00 p.m., Marsh said, adding that no injuries have been reported.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
13 May 2025
Adverb
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That the Reds have been able to hover around the .500 mark and still be just 3 1/2 games back of the NL Central crown with so many injuries at various points is rather remarkable.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Gerard Finley’s Antony makes a good partner to this rather domesticated Cleopatra.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
Adverb
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Two years ago, Aidan Butler, chief executive of 1/st Racing, which will operate the Preakness for two years before surrendering to Maryland regulatory agencies, pushed for a new schedule with three or preferably four weeks between races.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Just enjoy the brownie, preferably with a glass of milk.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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The clubs have an agreement in principle over a structure to pay the £50million ($64.8m) price in three instalments and Madrid are working to conclude the situation swiftly.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Putin’s proposal came after more than three months of diplomacy kick-started by Trump, who promised during his campaign to end the devastating war swiftly — though it’s been hard to pull off.—
Mehmet Guzel,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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This stuff is readily available and easy to use now.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Plants readily self-sow and can also spread by rhizome.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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Per Deadline Hollywood, which first reported the cancellation, viewership for season 3 was still solid but the show slipped out of Nielsen's Top 10 Originals chart quicker than its predecessors, and the decision to cancel ultimately came down to the show's hefty price tag.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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Bains needs to play quicker to separate from defenders so he isn’t restricted to the perimeter offensively so often.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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Suarez was first elected to the Miami City Commission in 2009 and became mayor in 2017.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
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Beyond the obvious personality differences with Trump, Leo is expected to wield power differently — to the neediest people first, for example, whereas Trump cut off American aid.—
Laurie Kellman,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
Adverb
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Providing Only Generic Updates Blasting generic updates with no personalization tanks engagement fast.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Your schedule fills up so fast and there’s just not much time.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
23 May 2025
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“Soon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soon. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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