AS SOON AS Synonyms: 7 Similar and Opposite Words

as soon as

conjunction

Definition of as soon as

as in when

just at the moment that let us know as soon as you get the news from the hospital

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Recent Examples of as soon as Both companies were initially racing to make their Wall Street debuts as soon as this year to secure fresh capital and support their heavy spending — but private fundraisings and credit lines give them more leeway. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 Sheriff’s officials also said their development of a separate online portal for Willows residents was underway and will be released as soon as possible. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 Refrigerate prepared fruits and vegetables as soon as possible (within two hours). — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Anyone experiencing gastrointestinal illness, such as sudden and ongoing diarrhea, should contact their healthcare provider as soon as possible. — Jane Yoon Scott, EverydayHealth.com, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for as soon as

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