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
But after a six-year investigation, officials had an alternative hypothesis, eventually accusing Sherri of manufacturing the kidnapping to run away with her former boyfriend, James Reyes.
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2025
The group eventually found success as local governments, museums and nonprofits joined the cause, often maintaining carousels at a steep financial loss.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 May 2025
The entire time, Fielder was learning to fly a plane himself, eventually obtaining a commercial pilot’s license.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 26 May 2025
These incidents eventually forced each of them to resign from working at his Los Angeles-area home, according to the lawsuit.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 16 May 2025
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2025
The group eventually found success as local governments, museums and nonprofits joined the cause, often maintaining carousels at a steep financial loss.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 May 2025
The entire time, Fielder was learning to fly a plane himself, eventually obtaining a commercial pilot’s license.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 26 May 2025
These incidents eventually forced each of them to resign from working at his Los Angeles-area home, according to the lawsuit.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventually
Adverb
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And finally, the executive briefing and future risk outlook includes insights from AAFA, Policy Hub, TrusTrace and the London School of Economics on the growing legal, financial and reputational risks companies face and how robust supply chain data can help mitigate that risk.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
4 June 2025
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Trending Stories Along with her performance, Gaga was able to finally share some new details about her cameo role in Season Two of Wednesday.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2025
Adverb
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Perhaps someday the Pantanal will be seen as one too.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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And if someday that does take me to office in service of the nation, then by all means.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
25 May 2025
Adverb
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On the trade front, hopes are still high on Wall Street that Trump will reach deals with other countries that will ultimately lower tariffs, particularly with the world’s second-largest economy.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Nuclear electric propulsion would provide another leap in engine efficiency beyond the capabilities of a system like DRACO and may ultimately offer the most attractive option for enduring deep space transportation.—
Stephen Clark – Jun 3,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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The decline of men and concomitant rise of women in Democratic voting ranks has been observed for decades and is not expected to change drastically soon.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Water depth - The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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The fire broke out sometime around 6 a.m. ET at Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority's (SEPTA) facility in the 2400 block of Roberts Avenue near Pulaski Avenue, the Philadelphia Fire Department reported.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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The second, painted sometime in the 1980s, is much more abstract.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 June 2025
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“Eventually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventually. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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