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as in shortly
at or within a short time
we'll be done soon
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as in rather
by choice or preference
I'd sooner have a cavity filled than suffer through that opera again
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as in quickly
with great speed
as soon as possible
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Recent Examples of soon
Littleton residents will soon be able to shop where offices once stood.
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Matthew Geiger, The Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2024
The next Escape From Tarkov wipe is now only a few days away, with the pre-wipe events kicking up a gear, signalling that a release date for the new wipe will arrive soon.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Martin Estrada has painted the case as part of a pattern of the Chinese government seeking to influence local officials who are not yet on the national stage — but could be soon.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Anna Louie Sussman: The real reason South Koreans aren’t having babies
Domestic concerns may soon be the least of Korea’s worries.
—Victor Cha, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Matthew Geiger, The Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2024
The next Escape From Tarkov wipe is now only a few days away, with the pre-wipe events kicking up a gear, signalling that a release date for the new wipe will arrive soon.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Martin Estrada has painted the case as part of a pattern of the Chinese government seeking to influence local officials who are not yet on the national stage — but could be soon.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Anna Louie Sussman: The real reason South Koreans aren’t having babies
Domestic concerns may soon be the least of Korea’s worries.
—Victor Cha, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soon
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The album, which reached No. 94 on the Billboard 200, consisted of excerpts from a Playboy magazine interview done shortly before Lennon’s death.Paul Grein, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2024
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He was moved on the day of the attack and arrived at the Marcy prison shortly before the attack began.Ed Shanahan, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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If receiving personalized coffee picks from a catalogue of nearly 600 coffees from 60 different roasters sounds like your cup of tea (or rather, joe), then MistoBox is the subscription for you.Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025
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The book is by no means meant to be prescriptive, but rather serves as a guide for those looking for a starting point.Rosana Lai, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2025
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This will allow your eventual exodus to be understandable and, preferably, not even noticed. 2.Dr. David Lenihan, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Prune junipers during the growing season, not during the coldest part of winter, preferably in early spring, before new growth starts.Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Jan. 2025
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Because these things are worked out between the party leaders beforehand, these resolutions are almost always swiftly unanimously adopted with little fanfare.Lauren Peller, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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His replacement, Prime Minister and acting President Han Duck-soo, was swiftly impeached less than two weeks later.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Jan. 2025
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Rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, digestate provides nutrients that are readily available for plant uptake and gradually release into the soil, promoting healthier crops and reducing nutrient leaching.Sergey Buchin, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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What to Consider Alcohol is not readily available, which may be a drawback for some guests.Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025
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The engine is more potent than the outgoing GX’s V8 and the hybrid powerplant under the hood of the Land Cruiser—the 0-60 mph sprint takes about 6.3 seconds (also quicker than both vehicles).Michael Harley, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Catch up quick: Carter, 100, was the longest-living former president in U.S. history.Jason Clayworth, Axios, 29 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this season, Flores connected first, and Johnson responded with some left-handed jabs of his own.Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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It was first confirmed in U.S. dairy cattle in March.CBS News, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2025
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With awards season fast approaching, expect to see more of the French designer on the red carpet in the coming months.Emily Chan, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
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If there’s going to be a recession any time in his or her term, the President will want to get it out of the way fast.John Dorfman, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Soon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soon. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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