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
Users soon discover the limitations of their laptop’s microphone and tiny speakers that make more natural conversations difficult.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
But momentum is building for the eyesore by the Lake Michigan shore to soon disappear with a new development taking its place.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Where there is smoke, there is fire and the Yankees could soon find their season up in flames.
—James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2025
But soon, Haigh discovered a quicker, more brutal way of getting rich.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
But momentum is building for the eyesore by the Lake Michigan shore to soon disappear with a new development taking its place.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Where there is smoke, there is fire and the Yankees could soon find their season up in flames.
—James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2025
But soon, Haigh discovered a quicker, more brutal way of getting rich.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soon
Adverb
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All eyes were on her not only because of their great work (more on that shortly, too!), but also because of her show-stopping red gown by Bronx and Banco.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
26 Mar. 2025
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Boston likely won't reveal its opening day roster until shortly before facing the Texas Rangers in Thursday's season opener.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Lucas Giolito, Brayan Bello, and Kutter Crawford are opening the year on the IL, a rather rough introduction for a rotation that is high on upside and low on durability.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Given the significant amount of uncertainty, a rather brief statement by the Chancellor was not unexpected.—
London Business School,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Pour out leftover water, preferably into a nearby plant.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
28 Mar. 2025
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Chicago Blackhawks – Connor Bedard is a tremendous talent, but the Hawks need a sidekick of equal skill – preferably someone bigger than Bedard’s 5-foot-10 stature – to take some heat off him.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The alliance has more than twice the military forces of Russia, and European leaders are increasing defense spending and moving more swiftly than at any point since the end of the Cold War to ramp up weapons production.—
Josh Holder,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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As witnesses recall, however, the fire swiftly consumed this history.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Magic Mountain crews had hoped to fix Superman: Escape from Krypton when the coaster closed for maintenance in September, but the necessary parts weren’t readily available and the most prudent option was to permanently close the ride, according to Harris.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2025
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Just a few years later, products that contain THC and can produce a high are readily available in the state.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Catch up quick: Heinzinger joined X in December to help oversee the company's media strategy.—
Axios,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
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With ranked choice voting, everyone is heard, money is saved, and results come much quicker.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The unicorn left first, but was delayed helping a lost child.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The money was first directed toward coronavirus testing, vaccinations, and addressing health disparities in vulnerable populations.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Since solar and wind energy now cost less than oil and gas, some Democrats think the way to beat Big Oil is by building better, faster, cheaper alternatives, which just happen to be cleaner and stronger.—
Bill Weir,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Market swings, new privacy rules, tech changes require marketers to pivot fast.—
Ron Shevlin,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Soon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soon. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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