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
Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2025
Readiness takes into account students who are prepared for life after graduation, including by enrolling in college, starting a career or enlisting in the military.
—Dmitry Martirosov, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2025
Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 9 Nov. 2025
Things took a drastic turn for his look not too long after.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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
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Preposition
Three years later, a clinical study of the Pro, paid for by Stryker, found that 1 in 4 patients experienced complications after getting the implant, ranging from infection to avascular necrosis, the death of bone tissue due to loss of blood.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2025
Readiness takes into account students who are prepared for life after graduation, including by enrolling in college, starting a career or enlisting in the military.
—Dmitry Martirosov, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2025
Adverb
Uncensored, that Fergie met the man, Steve Wyatt, a millionaire entrepreneur from Texas, at the Houston Grand Opera’s British Opera Festival in 1989 and started an extramarital relationship with him soon after.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 9 Nov. 2025
Things took a drastic turn for his look not too long after.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Proofr, which launched recently, gives renters the ability to generate secure, time-stamped before-and-after photos of their vehicles.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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
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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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Just over a minute later, Kuzma tried to toss Antetokounmpo another alley-oop, but the Bulls defended it well and took away the rim.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nawat Itsaragrisil, president of Miss Grand International (MGI), was seen scolding Fatima Bosch, a 25-year-old contestant from Mexico, ahead of the 74th Miss Universe competition being held in Bangkok later this month.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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But Heat coach Erik Spoelstra drew up the perfect inbounds pass, as Andrew Wiggins used a back screen from Davion Mitchell and cut open to the basket.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Lane has also proposed the idea of the winery and brewery sharing the outdoor back patio for musical and other events.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Much of this strife, including throughout the 1967-1970 civil war and subsequent clashes over the decades, has also been closely tied to feuds across ethnic and territorial lines.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Her subsequent work includes Futura (2021), a collaborative documentary capturing the views of Italian teenagers, and La Chimera (2023), which follows a group of grave robbers dealing in Etruscan antiquities.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
Preposition
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Then riders will turn left on the path at Club 1836 on Cantrell Road before riding the rest of the way behind Club 1836 and the Dillard's data center, which is part of the retailer's headquarters.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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City playing that way requires a solid two behind those three to support that attacking shape.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Coach Bill Self did say afterward Peterson was suffering from hamstring tightness in a morning shootaround session.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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Shortly afterward, things began to unravel.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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With adaptations like a 20,000-liter rear center fuel tank, the Airbus A350-1000ULR will be able to fly for up to 22 hours straight.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The 55 Sport Yacht also has a spacious rear cockpit with a table and facing lounges, barstools outside of a window that slides open in the cockpit, and a foredeck lounge and table for up-front dining.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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The slugger is headed for free agency, and the bidding could quickly escalate past $300 million.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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People walk past a Burger King restaurant with Chinese national flags displayed on a street during the National Day Golden Week holiday on October 5, 2024, in Chongqing, China.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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“After.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/after. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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