as in eventual
occurring at a later time
were able to proceed without ulterior argument
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Recent Examples of ulterior
The charismatic Sharma takes Santosh under her wing, and while aspects of her attention feel ulterior, headway is made both in Santosh’s self-worth and in the case, which points to the involvement of a Muslim boy.
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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.
—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
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ulterior
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Al Hilal are able to play around him and spread the ball wide, gaining an overload and almost scoring from the eventual cross.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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That’s now a fresh point of contention following Major League Baseball’s decision in May to posthumously reinstate him, clearing the path for his eventual induction into the Hall of Fame—and whatever new commercial opportunities come along with it.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Beside a residency at the LVCC, additional satellite venues are being finalized and will be named over coming months, as HallowScreamCon seeks to grow into a citywide takeover each October.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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The Little Hoover Commission will compile its findings, and share its recommendations on how to grapple with it all, in coming months.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
21 July 2025
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Elisabeth Moss didn't receive a nod for her final season of The Handmaid's Tale, while Helen Mirren or Harrison Ford didn't earn any nods for their roles in 1923.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The first three days of the third and final season of Squid Game also came during the month of June.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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For as much discussion as there has been about lowering interest rates, the bond market will be the ultimate determinate of whether rates can be cut or not.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Gap Organic Cotton Poplin Big Shirt This button-up shirt is consistently my ultimate travel multitasker, bridging the gap between casual and sophisticated outfits throughout.—
Alexis Benveniste,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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Citywide as of July 14, homicides are down 21% compared with this time last year and 35% compared with 2023, according to city data.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Wilkins, 29, was the Raiders’ marquee free agent signing last year, agreeing to a four-year, $110 million contract with $82.75 million guaranteed.—
Mark Anderson,
Baltimore Sun,
25 July 2025
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As for Cameron, his next film is the highly anticipated Avatar: Fire and Ash, which is slated to release on Dec. 19.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
19 July 2025
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The results fall against a troubling backdrop for the luxury sector, as U.S. tariffs loom large, threatening to undermine an anticipated revival in U.S. consumer spending, even as the Chinese market continues to lag.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
18 July 2025
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“Ulterior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ulterior. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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