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
This layer then preserved the surface underneath it in three dimensions as the dinosaur’s organic matter continued decaying before its skeleton eventually fossilized.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
It's set in 1970s London and follows Estella, a grifter with aspirations in the fashion world who eventually transforms into her alter-ego, the revenge-bent Cruella.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
If the deal is completed with 150 jets eventually going to Ukraine, Kyiv could become the top operator of the Gripen-E worldwide.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Nicklaus and Milstein eventually had a falling out, which led to a dispute over control of Nicklaus’ intellectual property.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
It's set in 1970s London and follows Estella, a grifter with aspirations in the fashion world who eventually transforms into her alter-ego, the revenge-bent Cruella.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
If the deal is completed with 150 jets eventually going to Ukraine, Kyiv could become the top operator of the Gripen-E worldwide.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Nicklaus and Milstein eventually had a falling out, which led to a dispute over control of Nicklaus’ intellectual property.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventually
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With yet another title opportunity against Stratton, some believe that now may finally be the time for Cargill to win the top female prize on the blue brand.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Al-Khelaifi and Perez’s relationship was seriously damaged by Real Madrid’s long pursuit of Mbappe, which finally ended with the player leaving PSG to join Madrid in summer 2024.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The hope in Southern California is that someday soon, the two will motor the franchise to its first Super Bowl championship.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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The How to Train Your Dragon star, who aspires to someday play Spider-Man on the big screen, has often said in interviews that his favorite movie is Spider-Man 2 starring Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst and Alfred Molina.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The expansion ultimately lasted just one season, with the league later making pass interference a nonreviewable play again.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Ellis has a history of schizophrenia, and her defense attorneys had entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity, but the jury ultimately rejected that claim, per the Cleveland Plain Dealer.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Mendes posted photos from her engagement party on Instagram, including one of the soon-to-be bride, Petsch, and Reinhart sharing an emotional hug at the event.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Many people feel the need to go to the bathroom soon after their first sip of coffee.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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Over the course of the last week, Sanders’ name became a popular one in trade speculation with Deshaun Watson reportedly expected to return from an Achilles injury sometime soon.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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It is believed she was killed sometime before Sunday, October 10, even though she was not discovered deceased until the following day.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Eventually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventually. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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