as in shortly
at or within a short time
we'll be finished momentarily
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Recent Examples of momentarily
When Chernin’s Leo raises his voice in Jewish prayer before he is hanged, the memory of a man whose life was wantonly destroyed is momentarily restored.
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Barrington pulled over momentarily but took off when officers approached his vehicle on foot.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2025
Matheson was given the honor of making the acceptance speech, which was momentarily delayed by co-star Ebon Moss-Bachrach planting a lengthy kiss on his lips.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2025
Red Bull argued to the stewards that Russell had driven erratically in his braking during the late safety-car period, resulting in Verstappen momentarily moving ahead of the Mercedes.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Barrington pulled over momentarily but took off when officers approached his vehicle on foot.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2025
Matheson was given the honor of making the acceptance speech, which was momentarily delayed by co-star Ebon Moss-Bachrach planting a lengthy kiss on his lips.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2025
Red Bull argued to the stewards that Russell had driven erratically in his braking during the late safety-car period, resulting in Verstappen momentarily moving ahead of the Mercedes.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentarily
Adverb
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But countless other bands have said similar things shortly before their own big money reunions.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
12 July 2025
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After issuing a tornado watch shortly before 5 p.m. Friday, originally to last through 11 p.m., the weather service cancelled it in two waves — first for DeKalb and surrounding counties, then Cook County and collars.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
Adverb
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Reynolds said that his niece has cuts and bruises all over her entire body, but should be released from the hospital soon pending blood work.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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Iger Era: 2005-2014 Total points: 17 Bob Iger became Disney CEO in 2005 and soon after announced a $1.1 billion plan to fix Disney California Adventure after a dismal start to the second gate across the esplanade from Disneyland.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
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“Momentarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentarily. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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