Thesaurus results for BEFORE LONG

before long

adverb

Definition of before long next

as in shortly

at or within a short time the painters ought to be done before long

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Recent Examples of before long Larger out-of-town operators moved in, and before long crowds of tourists were coming to Kaktovik — a village of about 250 people — during the six-week viewing season. —

ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026 If this becomes second nature, opening apps could start to feel old-fashioned before long. —

Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026 The good news is over 162 games production inevitably ebbs and flows, so before long the Red Sox will make some adjustments and the results should improve. —

Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026 The buttons can feel a bit same-y, but you get used to the positioning before long. —

New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for before long

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Adverb

In a press conference shortly after, Chief Scott Wahl of the San Diego police confirmed the number of casualties at five, which included two suspects as well as three people inside the center.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Amid her rise to fame, Cooper struck up her connection with Kaplan in 2020 on a business Zoom call and began dating shortly after, according to W magazine.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026