1
as in shortly
at or within a short time
we'll be done soon
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2
as in rather
by choice or preference
I'd sooner have a cavity filled than suffer through that opera again
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3
as in quickly
with great speed
as soon as possible
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Recent Examples of soon
Despite the malfunction, the seasoned performer kept her composure and soon continued to sing to her fans.
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
Water depth - The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 July 2025
Colbert soon developed a character for himself, a parody of conservative political pundits loosely based on Bill O'Reilly, then on Fox News.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 19 July 2025
That said, depending on how things unfold in training camp, the next phase of the franchise could begin sooner than initially anticipated.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
Water depth - The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 July 2025
Colbert soon developed a character for himself, a parody of conservative political pundits loosely based on Bill O'Reilly, then on Fox News.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 19 July 2025
That said, depending on how things unfold in training camp, the next phase of the franchise could begin sooner than initially anticipated.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soon
Adverb
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Wilkins was injured in Week 5 last season and had some sort of setback in his recovery that took him out of offseason practices and landed him on the physically unable to perform list shortly before training camp opened Wednesday.—
Mark Anderson,
Baltimore Sun,
25 July 2025
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As out-of-towners continue to move to the Valley, national chains popular in other states do their best to follow shortly behind.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
Adverb
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Neither of the ladies’ approaches is at all effective and, instead, rather harmful.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
24 July 2025
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Some can serve as bulking agents, absorbing and retaining water all that stuff moving through your gastrointestinal tract so that in the end, or rather out the end your poo can move more readily.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Adverb
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Packed to the brim with all the essential vitamins and minerals a person could need, just two capsules a day (preferably taken with breakfast) provides a solid nutritional foundation without the hassle of juggling multiple supplements.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 July 2025
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Pair with wide plank hardwood floors, preferably in lighter tones, to enhance the open, breezy atmosphere.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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Medical staff responded immediately, administering fluids and swiftly transferring him to our Doral clinic for more extensive care.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
Adverb
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Spelt 11 grams per cup cooked Known for its nutty, sweet favor, spelt is closely related to wheat and can readily serve as a substitute in most recipes.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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The rescue was complicated by first responders not having a hydraulic rescue tool — often called a Jaws of Life — readily available.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Williams must continue to learn a new offense, become more comfortable operating under center and refine his rhythm and timing to consistently get rid of the football quicker.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Bregman skipped a rehab assignment to return quicker as the team enters an important stretch in the schedule against a slew of winning teams, including Tampa Bay, which began the day just ahead of Boston in the division standings.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Adverb
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Indiana ranked first for arriving U-Haul customers.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
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During the first half of the 20th century, sirens were typically first installed in the U.S. to warn about fires, Goderis said.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
Adverb
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And consistent with these perceptions, real median household income grew much faster during Trump’s first term than during the Biden era.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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But, as with any product that’s a good buy for the price, these hot ticket items will go fast.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Soon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soon. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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