erelong

Definition of erelongnext
archaic

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erelong
Adverb
  • 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
  • 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
Adverb
  • 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
  • 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
Adverb
  • But not presently for the Padres, who have the past two days in Major League Baseball’s most generous ballpark scored a total of four times.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
  • As presently constructed, Denver will roll the same starting front out for the third straight year.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • The early innings moved briskly, then the Guardians struck first in the fifth.
    Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The Stars’ 71 power-play goals ranked first in the NHL in 2025-26, and Johnston’s 27 were the second-most in a single season since the 2004-05 lockout.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Larger out-of-town operators moved in, and before long crowds of tourists were coming to Kaktovik — a village of about 250 people — during the six-week viewing season.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
  • If this becomes second nature, opening apps could start to feel old-fashioned before long.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • In the Making The babies — Thomas Ray, Shane Austin and Beaux Bentley — were delivered prematurely at 31 weeks gestation.
    Ryan Brennan April 29, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Sterling’s career ended prematurely by injury after making five Pro Bowls in his seven seasons with the Packers.
    Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Erelong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erelong. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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