as in later
following in time or place
upon seeing The Nutcracker for the first time, and for a long time after, Irma wanted to play the part of the Mouse King
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as in back
being at or in the part of something opposite the front part
had heard that the after section of the cruise ship had more spacious cabins
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as in subsequent
being, occurring, or carried out at a time after something else
in after years the government set up a special fund for disabled veterans of the war
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Recent Examples of after
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
Three other nurse friends on the block would tell me stories after their shifts.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Oct. 2025
Washington’s emergency intervention followed soon after.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In just a few quick scenes during the after party, the movie establishes the relationship between these former partners who are both grieving the breakup.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2025
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Preposition
Many people feel the need to go to the bathroom soon after their first sip of coffee.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
Three other nurse friends on the block would tell me stories after their shifts.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Soon after, Kerr called his former boss and left a voicemail, admitting to the shooting.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Oct. 2025
Washington’s emergency intervention followed soon after.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The before-and-after photos are striking, demonstrating just how much some of these crafty, keen-eyed parents — most of whom have no prior design experience — can make of the drab dorm layout that greets students on move-in day.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In just a few quick scenes during the after party, the movie establishes the relationship between these former partners who are both grieving the breakup.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for after
Preposition
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Rozier was arrested in Orlando, where the Heat stayed overnight following Wednesday’s 125-121 season-opening loss to the Magic.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Not only have debit and credit card payments become more popular with Gen Z, but so have buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) services.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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That child was later placed for adoption.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Starting place kicker Matt Gay was ruled out for the primetime contest with a back injury, clearing the way for the addition of veteran kicker Matthew Wright.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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The flatter, lighter option is great for back sleepers or those who tuck their arms underneath their pillow.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The novella unspools Hamida’s subsequent encounters with other disadvantaged women.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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On April 2, the president announced an initial tariff rate on China of 34 percent, which ballooned in subsequent days to 125 percent.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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University administrators point to a new business plan and the paper's running deficit as the reasons behind their decision to cut print.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
27 Oct. 2025
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American has fallen behind large rivals Delta Air Lines and United Airlines in the post-Covid luxury travel boom that has taken Seoul spa vacations and 40th birthday bashes abroad out of the chat and armed millions of consumers with high-end rewards credit cards.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Elsewhere, the e-cargo is built around aluminum front and rear frame components, rolls on 20-inch wheels wearing Scwhalbe rubber, and comes to a halt courtesy of Tektro quad-piston hydraulic brakes rocking 180-mm discs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
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Multiple boxes were stored in front of the rear handwashing sink.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Not our favorite of the breakfast meats, the poster admits, but not past its expiration date.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Of course, people who voluntarily go through a haunted house are a self-selecting group, and trauma can occur when someone is subjected to something against their will or pushed past a limit.—
Delaney Rebernik,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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When needed, just transfer your items, breeze through security, and pop them back in your bag afterward.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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Be sure to thoroughly clean the floors afterwards to eliminate the risk of slips or falls.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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“After.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/after. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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