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
At some point soon, the Lakers and James should make the same conclusion.
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Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The quickest way in is through the garage, past Rashid’s white Porsche Taycan, soon to be painted pink.
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Dean Kaufman,
Curbed,
30 June 2026
Back at his building, Sillie says, the Venezuelan rescue contingent soon decamped.
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Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Kansas City streets will soon be painted in yellow as Colombian fans make their way to the Round of 32 match on Friday against Ghana.
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Julianna Mejia,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for soon
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The quickest way in is through the garage, past Rashid’s white Porsche Taycan, soon to be painted pink.
—
Dean Kaufman,
Curbed,
30 June 2026
Back at his building, Sillie says, the Venezuelan rescue contingent soon decamped.
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Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Kansas City streets will soon be painted in yellow as Colombian fans make their way to the Round of 32 match on Friday against Ghana.
—
Julianna Mejia,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for soon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soon
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Roth was placed on administrative leave but returned to work shortly afterward, according to the lawsuit.
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Seuc has been the director of Boulder County Open Space since April 6, arriving shortly before the county commissioners announced their alternating trail use proposal.
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America's Block Party is not a singular event but rather an umbrella for local events throughout the United States.
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Its light is rather that of a glowing molten metal than that of a burning furnace.
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Many managers may be heading in one direction, and then have to quickly pivot due to changing policies or technological disruptions.
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Things settled down quickly after that, though the brief dustup ended with Contreras, Boston interim manager Chad Tracy, Boston outfielder Nate Eaton and Mikolas being ejected.
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Move the person into a shaded, cool area, remove their outer clothing and work to cool them down as quickly as possible, preferably with cold water or an ice bath.
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If the Pacers could add a wing shot creator – preferably a scorer – who can play small forward, that would be a boon for the second unit.
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All of this spells the need for clear rules and for lawmakers and law enforcement to catch up with this rapidly changing transportation.
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Its tendency to rapidly reproduce, forming dense colonies on underwater surfaces, can clog pipes, pumps and critical water infrastructure while disrupting local ecosystems.
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Then, the Clippers willingly expended their draft capital in hopes to open a championship window.
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According to the court, the user is not willingly sharing their location data to Google just by using its services, making for a similar situation as location information shared to, say, telecommunications companies.
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Aggressive counter-pressing is also a defining feature, with teams swiftly attempting to recover possession high up the pitch, and successful sides regaining the ball faster.
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That would add $627 million to the cost of the overall deal each quarter, or roughly $7 million per day, creating even more of a financial incentive for Paramount to get the deal done swiftly.
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There are numerous local clubs and bars and rideshare seem readily available.
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Now, more than ever, airtight storage is essential—grains and flours readily absorb moisture and odors from surrounding foods, which will compromise both flavor and baking performance.
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“Soon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soon. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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