as soon as
Idioms-
When, just after, as in Please call me as soon as dinner is ready , or As soon as the sun goes down, the temperature drops dramatically . [Late 1200s]
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At the earliest moment that, as in Telephone me as soon as you can . It often takes the form as soon as possible , meaning at the earliest possible moment, as in He'll finish the work as soon as possible . This expression employs possible in the sense of “if it can or could be,” a usage dating from the late 1600s.
Example Sentences
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Hally’s mood darkens as soon as he learns from Sam that his mother is bringing his dad home from the hospital.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
But as soon as furnishings and artifacts began to fill those spaces, Goodwin and Rockefeller felt like something was missing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
The prime minister replied that it would be published "as soon as possible" but declined to offer a specific date.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Interest in SpaceX is expected to be blazing hot when the company officially announces its public listing, which is expected as soon as June.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
And as soon as Mama said it, I felt every drop of the goodness from reading that story.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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