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
Aside from the fanfare and opening call, Fleming noticed there was a thread of Clark Kent learning about his purpose on Earth, and a message from his Kryptonian parents eventually reveals his mission.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 July 2025
Guthrie would eventually be hospitalized in New Jersey, where a young Bob Dylan would meet him (a moment depicted in the recent Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown).
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025
The battle over middle managers, which emerged during controversial budget negotiations this spring, pitted Mayor Todd Gloria against city labor leaders — and eventually most of the City Council.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
After shutting down in the 1980s, the space housed restaurants, before eventually sitting vacant.
—AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 July 2025
Guthrie would eventually be hospitalized in New Jersey, where a young Bob Dylan would meet him (a moment depicted in the recent Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown).
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025
The battle over middle managers, which emerged during controversial budget negotiations this spring, pitted Mayor Todd Gloria against city labor leaders — and eventually most of the City Council.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
After shutting down in the 1980s, the space housed restaurants, before eventually sitting vacant.
—AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventually
Adverb
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No, what finally finished me on this subplot was this week’s exchange of manuscripts with Duncan, a highbrow biographer.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
11 July 2025
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Still, McIlroy finally recorded his first top 10 since the Truist Championship in May with a T6.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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It will be featured in his presidential library someday.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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Indeed, when the building was constructed in the late 1960s and early 70s, no one was concerned about rising sea levels — or that the building might someday be under water.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Initially, the Obama administration continued with the no-enrichment, no-reprocessing position that Bush had established—until desperation to get a deal ultimately meant caving on this central element of the EU-3’s long-standing strategy.—
John R. Bolton,
The Atlantic,
9 July 2025
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The Houston Astros selected Tucker with the No. 5 pick, incorporated him into their World Series nucleus and ultimately flipped him to the Cubs last offseason in a blockbuster trade.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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Reynolds said that his niece has cuts and bruises all over her entire body, but should be released from the hospital soon pending blood work.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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Iger Era: 2005-2014 Total points: 17 Bob Iger became Disney CEO in 2005 and soon after announced a $1.1 billion plan to fix Disney California Adventure after a dismal start to the second gate across the esplanade from Disneyland.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
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According to Broward Sheriff’s Office jail records, Judkins, the 36th selection in the 2025 NFL draft, was arrested sometime Saturday by the Fort Lauderdale Police Department.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Sun Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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If Superman follows the same release pattern as the above films, viewers can expect to purchase or rent the film on PVOD sometime between Aug. 12 and Aug. 26, since new film releases tend to premiere on digital streaming on Tuesdays.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Eventually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventually. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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