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 What begins as an awkward confrontation soon turns into an unexpected romance, and before long, Milly invites Glenn to join the family on a Caribbean resort vacation. —

Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026 But before long, the singer/guitarist’s blunt attitude that’s splayed all over Lambrini Girls’ protest songs comes out to play. —

Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 16 June 2026 Brunson got fouled, the Knicks had the lead back and before long Spurs fans were filing out of the arena — possibly for the final time this season. —

CBS News, 6 June 2026 Perhaps Blake Hunt will get a look before long. —

Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for before long

Recent Examples of Synonyms for before long

Adverb

Roth was placed on administrative leave but returned to work shortly afterward, according to the lawsuit.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Seuc has been the director of Boulder County Open Space since April 6, arriving shortly before the county commissioners announced their alternating trail use proposal.

— John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 June 2026

Definition of shortly

Adverb

Authorities confirmed soon after her disappearance that DNA tests showed that blood found on Nancy Guthrie's front porch came from her.

— Jana Winter, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Paterson could be a temporary replacement and will soon be back to his Monday-night gig at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2026