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
Some of his outs and doubles will turn into homers before long.
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Owen Poindexter, New York Times, 27 May 2026
His reputation as a top prospect quickly spread among scouts, and before long, he was invited to undergo medical evaluations at the headquarters of Canine Companions, the country’s first modern service dog provider.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 12 May 2026
But before long, troubling behavior began to surface.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
To prevent holes from pest damage, always wash or dry-clean clothes before long-term storage.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
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Owen Poindexter, New York Times, 27 May 2026
His reputation as a top prospect quickly spread among scouts, and before long, he was invited to undergo medical evaluations at the headquarters of Canine Companions, the country’s first modern service dog provider.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 12 May 2026
But before long, troubling behavior began to surface.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
To prevent holes from pest damage, always wash or dry-clean clothes before long-term storage.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for before long
Adverb
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On June 21, 2019, a Beechcraft King Air with 10 skydivers on board crashed shortly after takeoff from Dillingham Airfield near Waialua, Hawaii.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Ongoing construction worsened the situation, but shortly after the interchange, traffic eased.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Adverb
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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The only time Team USA managed to put the ball in the net sooner was in 2002 against Portugal (29th minute) and in a 1930 meeting with Paraguay (15th minute).—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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“Before long.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/before%20long. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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