as in shortly
at or within a short time
we'll get under way by and by
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Recent Examples of by-and-by
James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2023
But nemesis haunts every heroic age and, by and by, this good court would succumb to the corrupting influence of lesser men.
—Ian MacDougall, Harper's Magazine, 12 Sep. 2022
Those numbers are going to get better, by and by.
—Byron McCauley, The Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2020
The red oak leaves were staying put, by and by, of course.
—Bob Timmons, Star Tribune, 16 Oct. 2020
The previous GoT prequel project starring Naomi Watts, by and by, shot a pilot in Northern Ireland before HBO decided not to move forward with that one.
—James Hibberd, EW.com, 14 Oct. 2020
But by and by he allows himself to be coaxed into the fold.
—Michael Friedrich, The New Republic, 24 May 2018
Robert Frost would not gaze off into the snowy world, telling this tale with a sigh, by and by, not yet.
—Mary O’Connell , Longreads, 18 Sep. 2017
Adverb
The character giving that agonizing scream on the dragon, by and by, is Lady Baela Targaryen (Bethany Antonia).
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2023
But nemesis haunts every heroic age and, by and by, this good court would succumb to the corrupting influence of lesser men.
—Ian MacDougall, Harper's Magazine, 12 Sep. 2022
Those numbers are going to get better, by and by.
—Byron McCauley, The Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2020
The red oak leaves were staying put, by and by, of course.
—Bob Timmons, Star Tribune, 16 Oct. 2020
The previous GoT prequel project starring Naomi Watts, by and by, shot a pilot in Northern Ireland before HBO decided not to move forward with that one.
—James Hibberd, EW.com, 14 Oct. 2020
But by and by he allows himself to be coaxed into the fold.
—Michael Friedrich, The New Republic, 24 May 2018
Robert Frost would not gaze off into the snowy world, telling this tale with a sigh, by and by, not yet.
—Mary O’Connell , Longreads, 18 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for by-and-by
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The ultimate goal of BEPS is to drive deep reductions in energy use and emissions from existing buildings, pushing them toward a carbon-neutral future.Ali Hoss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The state initiated filming incentives in 2020 and is expected to expand them further in the near future.Patrick Frater, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Adverb
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However, the man returned on Monday (Nov. 19) and announced that everyone who had previously ordered a book would receive theirs shortly.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Zimbardo got thrust into the spotlight shortly thereafter when the 1971 Attica prison riot broke out.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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There are going to be people who are going to be cleaning your teeth tomorrow who don’t have papers.Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
Adverb
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Lina Khan will soon be gone as chair of the Federal Trade Commission, and M&A dealmakers are salivating.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Wyler’s squint of discomfort with Penn’s manipulations soon softens into a look of impressed awe, her eyes no longer judgmental but adoring.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Centrally, by having a coltan miner as the protagonist, the film links futurity with materiality and labor.Ruby Thélot, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
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Next October his first set of quarter horses are set to go into futurity, a competition which offers staggering prize money to winners.Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 19 July 2024
Adverb
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And before long, everyone in the room is caught up in the possibilities.Goran Paun, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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But before long, Lina meets three neighbors whose stories set her on a path to an unknowable future.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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“By-and-by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by-and-by. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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