as in eventual
occurring at a later time
were able to proceed without ulterior argument
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Recent Examples of ulterior
The charismatic Sharma takes Santosh under her wing, and while aspects of her attention feel ulterior, headway is made both in Santosh’s self-worth and in the case, which points to the involvement of a Muslim boy.
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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.
—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
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ulterior
Adjective
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The operation occurred more than 100 miles away from the eventual flood zone.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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There seems to be a lot of optimism surrounding McLaurin's eventual return.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Other Republicans worry that a second rescission bill will disrupt negotiations between the parties to avoid a government shutdown in coming months.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Chatter about how traditional broadcasters and super-indies can best leverage YouTube rather than bowing to its power will likely dominate over coming months.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That format is returning for the final installment, which premiered on July 16.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Osbourne’s funeral cortege paraded past the Black Sabbath Bridge during his July 30 funeral in Birmingham, just weeks after Ozzy’s final performance at the all-star Back to the Beginning charity concert.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In an age of instant answers, the right questions are your ultimate competitive advantage.—
B.D. Dalton,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Dragon Prince™ Cryptomeria is the ultimate low-maintenance evergreen for gardens and containers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat came together on a blockbuster trade before the NBA trade deadline last year.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Colorado, winners of four of its last five games, has become a tougher team to put away.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
17 Aug. 2025
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A little extra soil is always nice to have around to fill depressions in lawns, ruts that develop, and in your case, an anticipated hole.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Aug. 2025
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Establish clear metrics to measure the effectiveness of programs, and budget realistically for anticipated costs (e.g., legal settlements).—
Derek Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Ulterior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ulterior. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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