as in finally
at a later time
stop whining about how long it's taking us—we'll get there eventually
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Recent Examples of eventually
Although the first edition will take place in Paris, Rousson said the concept could eventually be extended to Première Vision’s international events in North America, including New York and Montreal, as well as Asia, depending on market demand.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
The Packers then blew a 21-3 halftime lead in the Wild Card round against Chicago, gave up 25 fourth quarter points and eventually suffered a shocking 31-27 loss to the arch-rival Bears.
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Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
More restrictions followed, and eventually animosity toward new immigrants led to the passage of laws in the 1920s creating a quota system tied to nationality.
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Albert Sun,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Indeed, assistance – in terms of finances, arms and, eventually, soldiers – from France and Spain would make all the difference, allowing Washington and others to move from defeat to victory.
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Sarah M.s. Pearsall,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
The Packers then blew a 21-3 halftime lead in the Wild Card round against Chicago, gave up 25 fourth quarter points and eventually suffered a shocking 31-27 loss to the arch-rival Bears.
—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
More restrictions followed, and eventually animosity toward new immigrants led to the passage of laws in the 1920s creating a quota system tied to nationality.
—
Albert Sun,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Indeed, assistance – in terms of finances, arms and, eventually, soldiers – from France and Spain would make all the difference, allowing Washington and others to move from defeat to victory.
—
Sarah M.s. Pearsall,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventually
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With more time added on to the 10 minutes of stoppage, Croatia finally found an equalizer.
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After decades of litigation, the tribe finally recovered its water rights.
Adverb
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At the time, very few of those local creators had any idea that their art would someday become a global export.
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One channel aired a popular Sunday-night highlights show from Argentina’s domestic league, called Fútbol de Primera, which not only introduced me to up-and-coming players who might someday make the national team but also gave me a mental map of the country’s cities and neighborhoods.
Adverb
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While most observers would rather see stars like Messi play the entire match, ultimately the decision is no different from the Cowboys opting to let Dak Prescott or CeeDee Lamb play a series or two in Week 18 before resting them after locking up the division.
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The McCloskeys ultimately pleaded guilty to misdemeanor offenses in 2021 as part of a resolution to the case.
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“Eventually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventually. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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