How to Use soon in a Sentence

soon

adverb
  • How soon can you finish the job?
  • We will soon be making changes.
  • I will let you know as soon as possible.
  • I'll get there as soon as I can.
  • The sooner you finish your homework, the sooner you can go outside and play.
  • The audience soon realized that it wasn't a stunt.
  • When is the soonest possible date of delivery?
  • The soonest I can get there is tomorrow.
  • She found a job soon after graduation.
  • Can't wait to be in there soon.
    — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The Jays should be good again, and soon.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The Avs might feel that way soon, too.
    — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
  • They will soon be sold at auction.
    — Alyssa Brandt, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
  • That may not change anytime soon.
    — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Her classmates will get out of school soon.
    — Rodrigo Hasbún, Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
  • The oceans will return, but how soon?
    — Evan Howell, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Both joined the band soon after.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
  • So her thoughts soon felt fluid, dizzy.
    — Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Talk soon, thanks for checking in with us.
    — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Too much too soon can lead to bloating and gas.
    — Maria Godoy, NPR, 18 May 2026
  • Check back here for updates soon.
    — Patrick Smith, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Rice could soon be more than just a staple food.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Many soon found reasons for doubt.
    — Evan Howell, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The rash spread all over her face and arms and soon down to her legs.
    — Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 13 June 2025
  • More guests will be announced soon.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Batched cocktails will be added to the menu soon.
    — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
  • More details about the event will be shared soon.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Smith said that change isn’t going to be made any time soon.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
  • But the city could soon render all that moot and clear the way.
    — Sofi Zeman march 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Heading on an Alaskan cruise soon?
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026

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