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as in briefly
in a few words
the sudden closing of the restaurant was announced only with a shortly worded sign: "Out of Business"
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as in soon
at or within a short time
the meeting will begin shortly, so don't go too far away to find a bathroom
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Recent Examples of shortly
Howard said the hospital was informed of a situation on FSU’s campus shortly before noon and began to prepare for patients.
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Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
On Wednesday, April 15, shortly before 2 a.m., a man identified as Olatunji W. Bolaji from Norristown, Pennsylvania, stopped at Byblos Hookah Bar for his next Uber rider, according to CBS News.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The crash occurred shortly before 5:30 p.m. Sunday on Blue Oaks Drive near Woodcreek Oaks Boulevard, according to a Roseville police spokesperson.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Poway Deputy Fire Chief Chuy Ramirez said Poway Fire Department got a call from San Diego police shortly before noon seeking their assistance.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
On Wednesday, April 15, shortly before 2 a.m., a man identified as Olatunji W. Bolaji from Norristown, Pennsylvania, stopped at Byblos Hookah Bar for his next Uber rider, according to CBS News.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The crash occurred shortly before 5:30 p.m. Sunday on Blue Oaks Drive near Woodcreek Oaks Boulevard, according to a Roseville police spokesperson.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Poway Deputy Fire Chief Chuy Ramirez said Poway Fire Department got a call from San Diego police shortly before noon seeking their assistance.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortly
Adverb
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Stocks briefly soared before investors realized the information was wrong.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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In addition to briefly shouting out the forthcoming new show starring and executive produced by Shields, the main objective seemed to be to drive home the fact that Acorn is in the portfolio.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Even the songs that go viral on TikTok—a platform that already demands a kind of maniacal concision—often have their tempos increased in order to arrive at the hook sooner.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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But soon, a tall barometer in an oak case would arrive, with instructions included.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Finding a quality corset that fits precisely can take some trial and error.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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There have been a few ups, a multitude of downs and precisely one meaningful trophy.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Shortly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortly. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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