as in eventual
occurring at a later time
were able to proceed without ulterior argument
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Recent Examples of ulterior
This is usually a factor felt more in other categories, where attempts to retroactively address snubs or oversights and other such ulterior motivations hold sway.
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Mark Hughes, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Whatever her ulterior motivations, Diana tells him that Danni kissed Gary.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
Below are some potential players who present themselves as prime trade candidates for ulterior organizational motives.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
And Sabo-Attwood cautions that wastewater surveillance, like much of public health, rests on trust, and that trust evaporates if people fear their data could be co-opted for ulterior purposes.
—Helen Ouyang, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2024
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Mark Hughes, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Whatever her ulterior motivations, Diana tells him that Danni kissed Gary.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
Below are some potential players who present themselves as prime trade candidates for ulterior organizational motives.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
And Sabo-Attwood cautions that wastewater surveillance, like much of public health, rests on trust, and that trust evaporates if people fear their data could be co-opted for ulterior purposes.
—Helen Ouyang, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ulterior
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UnitedHealth Group was criticized after Brian Thompson's murder UnitedHealth Group's 2024 was again upended with Thompson's killing in December, which led to a nationwide manhunt, and the eventual arrest of Luigi Mangione at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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After advancing to the NFC divisional round last season — losing to the eventual Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles — the Rams are regarded as a Super Bowl contender.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Based on last summer’s successful trials, the army corps planned to expand testing and increase the number of herbicide applications to about 16 locations in coming months.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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The association also plans to build excitement about the anniversary and coordinate on-campus activities in coming months.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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The pieces are easy for little fingers to manipulate, and the final project is delightful—an archery set that shoots little balls at a target!—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
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From there, Jin narrowed down the final count to seven songs, each exploring themes of love and connection.—
Olivia Munson,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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There will be protests and lawsuits, but several brands ― from the old and historic to new and quixotic ― need to go, for the ultimate good of the automaker’s shareholders, workers and dealers.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The ultimate mic drop after years of fighting for gender equality as founder and CEO of Girls Who Code.—
Reshma Saujani,
Time,
19 May 2025
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She will be joined by special guests Girl In Red and The Last Dinner Party, who were confirmed for the gig last November.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
13 May 2025
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The Powerball jackpot was last won April 26, when a Kentucky player hit the $167 million grand prize, lottery officials said.—
Don Sweeney,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2025
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Adding to the momentum of this highly anticipated Saturn transit, Mercury will join the sun in Gemini (its sign of rulership) on May 25, turning the volume up on all things communication, learning and networking.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Like anything involving Swift's highly anticipated re-release, the permission to use the song ignited social media fan pages.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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“Ulterior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ulterior. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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