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
The same technology that helps a rideable robot balance, walk and adjust its body could eventually show up in rescue robots, factory machines, warehouse systems or mobility devices.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
The real Keaton eventually woke Colbert up and the duo discussed Colbert’s idea to have a celebrity dress up like a pigeon as a bit.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
What started as one share eventually expanded into three, including properties in Park City, Utah.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
He was eventually extradited to the United States.
—Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
The real Keaton eventually woke Colbert up and the duo discussed Colbert’s idea to have a celebrity dress up like a pigeon as a bit.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
What started as one share eventually expanded into three, including properties in Park City, Utah.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
He was eventually extradited to the United States.
—Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventually
Adverb
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The Sparks are finally in the win column, but the outcome was in doubt late Friday night.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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Two years and one false start later – the initial 2020 launch having been scuppered by lockdown – there was a Glastonbury-like rush when reservations finally opened for August 2020.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Adverb
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America has the population, resources and growing soccer culture necessary to someday become a global powerhouse.—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Doing so might lead to more job opportunities for generalists, and potentially a better chance of someday breaking into a corner office.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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Now, in the session’s aftermath, businesses in the state say the session ultimately produced mixed results.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The surreal comedy elicited laughter throughout, but ultimately seemed to fall flat with the crowd.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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“Eventually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventually. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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