as in shortly
at or within a short time
we'll be finished momentarily
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Recent Examples of momentarily
The Rays got a slight scare in the eighth when third baseman Junior Caminero momentarily grabbed, then dropped a foul ball and crashed over the railing, through the netting into the stands.
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Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2025
The witness described the orbs as momentarily pitch black.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025
Then the steering wheel wobbled momentarily, and instead of turning it proceeded straight into the lane meant for oncoming traffic, prompting a honk from a car behind it.
—Abhirup Roy, USA Today, 27 June 2025
The second-year guard hit four 3s as Golden State momentarily took a one-point lead.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 26 June 2025
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Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2025
The witness described the orbs as momentarily pitch black.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025
Then the steering wheel wobbled momentarily, and instead of turning it proceeded straight into the lane meant for oncoming traffic, prompting a honk from a car behind it.
—Abhirup Roy, USA Today, 27 June 2025
The second-year guard hit four 3s as Golden State momentarily took a one-point lead.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentarily
Adverb
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But countless other bands have said similar things shortly before their own big money reunions.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
12 July 2025
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After issuing a tornado watch shortly before 5 p.m. Friday, originally to last through 11 p.m., the weather service cancelled it in two waves — first for DeKalb and surrounding counties, then Cook County and collars.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
12 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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“Momentarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentarily. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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