Definitions

in due course

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accordingly adv.
chronological adj.

ADVERB

accordingly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appropriately correspondingly properly proportionately respectively subsequently therefore thus

STRONG

consequently

WEAK

as a consequence as a result duly equally ergo fitly hence in consequence in respect to in that event resultantly so suitably then under the circumstances

Antonyms

WEAK

inappropriately unsuitably

ADJECTIVE

chronological

Synonyms

STRONGEST

historical sequential

WEAK

chronographic chronologic chronometric chronometrical chronoscopic classified dated horological horometrical in due time in order in sequence junctural order archival ordered progressive sequent tabulated temporal

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in due course

"The names of the victims who perished in the accident will be released in due course," a police statement said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026

It added no final decision had yet been made and an update would be shared in due course.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

Fifa said it was a "false and misleading" claim and that a decision on where to hold the final, with the tournament also hosted by Spain and Portugal, will be made "in due course".

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

It comes after Burnham gave a speech saying he would be "pragmatic" about oil and gas and decisions on new drilling would be made "in due course".

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

At the moment, 94 had not been named, but in due course it would become known as plutonium.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

in due course

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