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
Deighton said the company plans to add more technicians and apprentices soon, adding that finding qualified people is challenging because U.K. universities are not teaching processes like laser design.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 June 2025
Water depth - The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2025
Protests soon spread to cities including Sacramento, Oakland, San Jose and San Diego.
—Bethany Wales, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2025
Turkey currently has 40 of the most modern F-16s, the Block 70, on order from the United States and may soon gain readmission into the fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter project.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 June 2025
Water depth - The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2025
Protests soon spread to cities including Sacramento, Oakland, San Jose and San Diego.
—Bethany Wales, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2025
Turkey currently has 40 of the most modern F-16s, the Block 70, on order from the United States and may soon gain readmission into the fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter project.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soon
Adverb
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In the worst case, entire cruises can be canceled shortly before sailing due to overrunning maintenance.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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On Tuesday, shortly before 8 a.m., authorities responded to a 911 call to a Brooklyn residence - one that matches Burrell's home address - about a reported cardiac arrest, the New York City Fire Department confirmed to Fox News Digital.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
Adverb
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From Technology Investment To Enterprise Asset Calculating ERP ROI should not be a one-time task post-deployment but rather an ongoing strategic initiative encompassing financial, operational and organizational results.—
Shiv Kaushik,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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For the author, what may sound at first blush like a macho story of man conquering nature is not so much about a feat of endurance, but rather about community.—
Taylor Haney,
NPR,
18 June 2025
Adverb
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Ideally, Newcastle desire experience working at a club which has regularly qualified for European football — and preferably the Champions League.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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From $6,750 per person for Hinoki Travels’ seven-night Interdependence: East Greenland trip, excluding flights from Reykjavik. Chloe Berge is a travel journalist drawn to adventures in the world’s rugged, remote corners, preferably exploring them on foot.—
Chloe Berge,
Outside Online,
17 June 2025
Adverb
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But Adomah was swiftly loaned to Cardiff and released the following summer.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Two people swiftly cut the box open, removed all the packaging from my place, and unraveled the mattress on my bed frame.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
20 June 2025
Adverb
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Despite the program’s struggles over the past decade, upward mobility in the conference is readily available.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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The country’s crippled economy also forced her to become resourceful by incorporating materials that were locally sourced and readily available into her works.—
Hung Duong,
Artforum,
18 June 2025
Adverb
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So being able to channel that going forward, he’s got some of that Cam Spencer crazy competitiveness, he’s got to learn to channel it like Cam, go from cursing and slamming the ball to getting back on task quicker.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2025
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The air rotor creates a powerful swirl of air, while the cylinder body design means that air flows more efficiently for quicker drying and sterilization.—
Olivia Campbell,
Parents,
24 June 2025
Adverb
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After connecting with Javier, whose intentionality in caring for the health of your hair first, my perspective changed.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 June 2025
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The initiative was first previewed in Adams’ State of the City address in January and launched Wednesday at the Brooklyn Collegiate Preparatory High School in Brooklyn’s Ocean Hill.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
Adverb
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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Signs that smart leaders know: a world where customers demand sustainable products is fast approaching.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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“Soon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soon. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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