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
Observers believed the audit was a preliminary step toward eventually rebidding the contract, but rumors had swirled in recent weeks that a U.S. firm close to the White House was being lined up to take over.
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CBS News, 4 Mar. 2025
The Polisario Front will have to make clear that a partition deal would not be temporary arrangement that paves the way for clawing back more territory or eventually reuniting the divided parts.
—Hannah Rae Armstrong, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
Shah eventually shot back by pointing out the previous government took away funding for over-75 license fees and BBC World Service funding, which has lost the BBC around £1B per year since.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
The moment shocked viewers worldwide and led to a significant fallout, with Smith eventually being banned from the Academy Awards for 10 years.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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CBS News, 4 Mar. 2025
The Polisario Front will have to make clear that a partition deal would not be temporary arrangement that paves the way for clawing back more territory or eventually reuniting the divided parts.
—Hannah Rae Armstrong, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
Shah eventually shot back by pointing out the previous government took away funding for over-75 license fees and BBC World Service funding, which has lost the BBC around £1B per year since.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
The moment shocked viewers worldwide and led to a significant fallout, with Smith eventually being banned from the Academy Awards for 10 years.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventually
Adverb
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Crazy Rich Asians will finally return, though not as originally expected.—
Mikey O'Connell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Mars Retrograde, which began on December 6, 2024, finally ended on February 22, 2025.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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That’s a small silver lining for anyone hoping that gun manufacturers may someday face legal consequences for the harms caused by their products.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
4 Mar. 2025
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Related Articles As warming climate hammers coffee crops, this rare bean may someday be your brew Three wet winters in a row for the first time in 25 years?—
Adrian Rodriguez,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Both books were subject to pushback in Old Lyme in 2023, though the library ultimately voted not to ban them.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2025
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Media companies are transitioning to linear and WBD may be speeding up the process in a corporate restructuring to take effect later this year that many believe will ultimately lead to splitting off its cable networks, much like Comcast is planning to do.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The question, which figures to be answered very soon: What happens at quarterback?—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Deputies arrived at the temple around 9:13 a.m. and soon notified Chino Hills Code Enforcement, whose officers are tasked with maintaining the appearance and safety of property in the city.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Expect the next-generation Taara chip to launch sometime next year.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
28 Feb. 2025
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The order banks for the Ramcharger will open up sometime in the first half of this year with deliveries expected to start sometime in the second half.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Eventually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventually. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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