as in shortly
at or within a short time
be ready—we will begin our Yuletide Boar's Head Feast anon
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Recent Examples of anon
Look Alive’ The Drake comeback continues anon with this appealingly greasy collaboration with the rising Memphis rapper BlocBoy JB.
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Jon Pareles, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2018
Jon Pareles, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anon
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The Capitals scored shortly after that hit and went on to win Game 4 to claim a 3-1 series lead.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The woman was found dead in a pond not far from the home shortly after the sun came up, state police said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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The sale, which is expected to be officially announced soon, is subject to approval by 75% of the 29 other team owners.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Roenicke never had a chance, taking over a team that would soon go on a salary dump that purged Betts, the 2018 AL MVP, along with 2012 AL Cy Young Award winner David Price.—
Jimmy Golen,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Anon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anon. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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