ULTERIOR Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

ulterior

adjective

Definition of ulterior

as in eventual

occurring at a later time were able to proceed without ulterior argument

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Recent Examples of ulterior The Dershowitz theory does not compute because the government invariably manipulates projections about future harm for ulterior partisan or personal motives. — Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2025 At this point, supporter opposition to the Egyptian venture appeared to have ulterior reasoning, beyond the dispute about Mashhour’s comments, owing to the club’s recent performance on the pitch. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025 In the larger sense, along with truth comes a distortion of it, sometimes innocently and inadvertently but, more often than not, by design and for ulterior purposes. — Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025 Last season, deGrom pitched in three games during the 2024 season after missing the majority of the year recovering from surgery to repair a torn ulterior cruciate ligament. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ulterior

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This was exacerbated by Maresca’s eventual decision to implement a slower tempo in the second half of his first season, which had a noticeable effect on Palmer’s productivity.

— Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
But the Rams lost in the NFC Championship Game to the eventual Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, 31-27, as quarterback Sam Darnold carved up their defense.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of eventual

Adjective

Shankara advises that worshipping gods with names and stories through devotional rituals and sacred images (murtis) is an acceptable step for some people on the path toward a more philosophical understanding of an all-pervasive ultimate reality.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Representatives from Fort Worth’s Transportation and Public Works department told a sparse crowd that the hybrid option — returning the street to five lanes south of Allen — was the department’s ultimate recommendation.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of ultimate

Adjective

The planned purchase indicates Taiwan’s learning lessons from the armed conflicts in Ukraine and Iran to hopefully deter an attack by China, while at the same time turbocharging its domestic drone industry.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
The planned 1,000-volt architecture could help close this gap.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of planned

Adjective

At its last meeting, some RBA board members had considered the case for additional tightening, saying that inflation in the country was still too high.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Below, find last-chance deals on summer sandals, fall-ready booties, ultra-cute ballet flats, and more for up to 79 percent off.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of last

Adjective

One of Pittsburgh's most anticipated events is coming back on Labor Day weekend.

— Patrick Damp, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Within that, the specific element of the tracking data which makes batting so tough is the inconsistency of bounce, with a large number of deliveries either spitting (bouncing excessively) or scooting (bouncing far less than anticipated).

— Ben Jones Aug. 26, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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