as soon as
conjunction
: immediately at or shortly after the time that
call as soon as you get there
Synonyms of as soon as
Examples of as soon as in a Sentence
let us know as soon as you get the news from the hospital
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While an exact release date or time has not been announced, the police officials said the image could be released as soon as Tuesday afternoon.
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
That makes this ordinance eligible for a final vote as soon as March 2.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Spring bulbs start to produce roots as soon as they're planted in the soil in fall, and some of their leafy shoots may appear above ground during warm spells in winter.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Democrats are pushing for a vote to take place as soon as Wednesday afternoon.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
That makes this ordinance eligible for a final vote as soon as March 2.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Spring bulbs start to produce roots as soon as they're planted in the soil in fall, and some of their leafy shoots may appear above ground during warm spells in winter.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Democrats are pushing for a vote to take place as soon as Wednesday afternoon.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for as soon as
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“As soon as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20soon%20as. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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