AS SOON AS Synonyms: 7 Similar and Opposite Words

as soon as

conjunction

Definition of as soon as

as in when

just at the moment that let us know as soon as you get the news from the hospital

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Recent Examples of as soon as Initial operations at the facility could begin as soon as mid-2027. — Drew Hawkins, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026 There remains a strong chance that key aspects of the executive order will be blocked at some stage, possibly as soon as this week. — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026 The facility is intended to produce thousands of AI satellites beginning as soon as late 2027. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 27 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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