as in final
coming or happening at a later time
our eventual success She lost to the eventual champion. This plant reaches an eventual height of 15 feet.
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Recent Examples of eventual
That qualified them for the Under-17 World Cup in Morocco this past fall, and the team reached the round of 32 before losing 1-0 to eventual bronze medallists Mexico.
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Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The feat was the culmination of a shift—or, perhaps more aptly, a total disruption—in marathoning over the past few years, in which the eventual breaking of the mythical two-hour mark went from an impossibility to a guarantee.
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
But the Lightning blew a golden opportunity in front of their home crowd in Game 5, falling behind early for the fourth time in the series and having to chase the game in an eventual 3-2 loss.
—Eduardo Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Here's what to know about its eventual closure.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The feat was the culmination of a shift—or, perhaps more aptly, a total disruption—in marathoning over the past few years, in which the eventual breaking of the mythical two-hour mark went from an impossibility to a guarantee.
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
But the Lightning blew a golden opportunity in front of their home crowd in Game 5, falling behind early for the fourth time in the series and having to chase the game in an eventual 3-2 loss.
—Eduardo Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Here's what to know about its eventual closure.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventual
Adjective
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Cleveland had the lead and the ball in the final 20 seconds of overtime and still managed to lose 112-110.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
2 May 2026
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Ridden by Jose Ortiz, Always a Runner made a move around the final turn and needed every bit of the stretch to pass Bob Baffert’s Explora and and Michael McCarthy’s Meaning before the finish line of the 1 1/8-mile race.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2023
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.—
Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder,
Anchorage Daily News,
15 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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In season 1 of the HGTV competition show, Heather and Tarek teamed up against Haack for the ultimate house flipping showdown.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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After long days spent outdoors exploring, sitting down at a good restaurant felt like the ultimate reward.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Other alternatives such as offering a seller credit to cover potential post-closing assessments or adjusting the purchase price to reflect the risks of such costs are also being employed.—
Michael L. Hyman,
Miami Herald,
29 Dec. 2025
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Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will continue to be available to consumers under distinct brands post-closing, with Hulu continuing to be available in the larger Disney bundle.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And now Eli Heidenreich, among the best of what this latter American generation has to offer, carries on the family tradition.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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This latter species is best in zones 7 to 10 and grows only a few inches high.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Maintain a greater following distance in freeway traffic, slow down before intersections, be cautious on left turns, watch for pedestrians and cyclists before accelerating, avoid aggressive driving and respect higher rural speeds outside city centers.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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In a following day sale, Volcanic, a dense gestural early canvas from around 1951, will be offered with an estimate of $1 million to $1.5 million.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Each game is either a crowning achievement or leads to a Game 7.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The upcoming remix album looks to be a crowning moment for Larsson.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Eventual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventual. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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