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
Part of what will have fans further howling to see him here before long.
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2025
But before long, Combs faced a torrent of similar lawsuits as well as an indictment that landed him in jail without bail since September 2024.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 16 May 2025
But before long, contraband items were found hidden inside the bird cages that Stroud requested.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 May 2025
Ashley and Tyler might’ve bonded over their faith, but before long, his paternity controversy overtook the season (and LIB fans’ social media feeds) — turning Tyler into an instant villain.
—Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 5 May 2025
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2025
But before long, Combs faced a torrent of similar lawsuits as well as an indictment that landed him in jail without bail since September 2024.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 16 May 2025
But before long, contraband items were found hidden inside the bird cages that Stroud requested.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 May 2025
Ashley and Tyler might’ve bonded over their faith, but before long, his paternity controversy overtook the season (and LIB fans’ social media feeds) — turning Tyler into an instant villain.
—Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for before long
Adverb
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On Friday, May 3, 1337, Anglican priest John Forde began a walk along downtown London’s Cheapside street after vespers (evening prayers) shortly before sunset.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 June 2025
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Six drones hit a residential area in the city shortly before dawn, injuring nine others, according to authorities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2025
Adverb
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Water depth - The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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Protests soon spread to cities including Sacramento, Oakland, San Jose and San Diego.—
Bethany Wales,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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“Before long.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/before%20long. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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