SOONER OR LATER Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

sooner or later

adverb

Definition of sooner or later

as in eventually

at a later time sooner or later, the police are going to track down the burglar

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Recent Examples of sooner or later Brand equity will, sooner or later, translate into stock market equity. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 There’s an anecdote that crops up sooner or later in almost any book about Johannes Vermeer. — Clare Bucknell, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026 The political donations surely will be flowing again sooner or later. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026 And this is especially important considering his grandfather, King Charles, has been battling cancer for a few years, and preparations for his father to take the throne sooner or later are already in place. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sooner or later

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Members of a local self-defense citizens brigade eventually intervened by firing warning shots into the air to stop the attack.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Dejuan White, a veteran performer in the scene, has watched Kansas City’s ballroom community develop since 2006 and wants the city to eventually become a destination for competitors across the country.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of eventually

Adverb

By the end of that first part, Russia had invaded Ukraine, TV Rain had been fully banned, and all of Loktev’s subjects had finally left their country.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Beneath the cringe internet overshare was a welcome indication that the vaginal microbiome has finally moved from an obscure area of medical research into mainstream conversation.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of finally

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But the United States, Canada, and Mexico may someday want to attract more Chinese investment that does not pose security risks, especially in high-tech sectors that might benefit North American competitiveness.

— Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026
Maybe someday, that will be fodder for a fabulous conversation on Ultimate Girls Trip.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026

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