as in eventual
occurring at a later time
were able to proceed without ulterior argument
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Recent Examples of ulterior
This is usually a factor felt more in other categories, where attempts to retroactively address snubs or oversights and other such ulterior motivations hold sway.
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Mark Hughes, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Whatever her ulterior motivations, Diana tells him that Danni kissed Gary.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
Below are some potential players who present themselves as prime trade candidates for ulterior organizational motives.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
And Sabo-Attwood cautions that wastewater surveillance, like much of public health, rests on trust, and that trust evaporates if people fear their data could be co-opted for ulterior purposes.
—Helen Ouyang, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2024
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Mark Hughes, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Whatever her ulterior motivations, Diana tells him that Danni kissed Gary.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
Below are some potential players who present themselves as prime trade candidates for ulterior organizational motives.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
And Sabo-Attwood cautions that wastewater surveillance, like much of public health, rests on trust, and that trust evaporates if people fear their data could be co-opted for ulterior purposes.
—Helen Ouyang, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ulterior
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During his 2024 campaign for his eventual second-term in office, President Donald Trump falsely claimed violent crime was higher under the Biden Administration.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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Świątek made three semis and three more quarterfinals in her next six events, losing to the tournament’s eventual champion four times.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The Salvation Army and American Red Cross will be setting up food kitchens in coming days, Gov. Bush said.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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Reports have indicated that Ye may continue attending proceedings once the defense begins presenting its case, expected to start in the next coming days.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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The final component will be a soccer pitch with men’s and women’s locker rooms and stadium seating for about 2,500.—
Laura Kinsler,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Picard, meanwhile, accepted that its viewers just wanted to see Jean-Luc re-team with the cast from Next Generation, and built a more satisfying third and final season around an extended TNG reunion.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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The ultimate surprise came when the incomparable Patti LaBelle joined the festivities.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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For all concerned, this is the ultimate pro-wrestling high.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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The Padres begin the day a half-game out of the NL’s last wild-card spot.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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One more to try for a girl and that would be their last.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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With free admission to the park and most attractions and food included – aside from beverages and raffle tickets – the event came together with help from Park District staff and other who spent hours preparing for an anticipated high turnout, according to organizers.—
Kaitlin Mikrut,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Analysts attributed the trend to an anticipated drop in demand as investors worry about a global economic slowdown, instead of the spike in U.S. output promised by Trump.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
8 July 2025
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“Ulterior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ulterior. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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