as soon as

conjunction

Synonyms of as soon asnext
: immediately at or shortly after the time that
call as soon as you get there

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let us know as soon as you get the news from the hospital
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Some add visual noise, cheapen architectural details, and look dated as soon as trend cycles shift. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026 No firm timetable has been announced for the high-riding grand tourer, but there’s been reporting that the finished production version could be unveiled as soon as next year. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026 The next will be two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani’s return to pitching — which could happen as soon as this weekend. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Federal judge rejects request that would order Texas governor to extradite Christian Castro, who could be freed as soon as Thursday. — Silvia Foster-Frau, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as soon as

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First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of as soon as was in the 13th century

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Assonia
as soon as
as soon/quickly as (humanly) possible
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as soon as

conjunction
: immediately at or just after the time that
left as soon as the meeting was over
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