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
Sabrina Rojas Weiss, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Its star was Knighthead Capital Management co-founder Tom Wagner, who is probably better known as the guy who gave Birmingham City’s players a pep-talk in the front row of Wembley’s Royal Box after their 2-0 EFL Trophy final defeat by Peterborough United last season.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2025
Soon after, Yahaya was arrested and charged with blasphemy under Kano State’s Sharia Penal Code Section 382(b), which mandates the death penalty for those convicted of blasphemy.
—Sean Nelson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2025
The instinct to move beyond the true crime template, avoiding a false happily-ever-after ending, is a good one.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
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Preposition
Perhaps the best of all, after going through the wash for three months, this bra fits the same and hasn't started to show any wear and tear.
—Sabrina Rojas Weiss, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Its star was Knighthead Capital Management co-founder Tom Wagner, who is probably better known as the guy who gave Birmingham City’s players a pep-talk in the front row of Wembley’s Royal Box after their 2-0 EFL Trophy final defeat by Peterborough United last season.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Right after, Williams scored a walk-in rushing touchdown to give KU the lead.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2025
Soon after, Yahaya was arrested and charged with blasphemy under Kano State’s Sharia Penal Code Section 382(b), which mandates the death penalty for those convicted of blasphemy.
—Sean Nelson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
The instinct to move beyond the true crime template, avoiding a false happily-ever-after ending, is a good one.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for after
Adverb
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Her coach Cheryl Reeve was later suspended after postgame comments criticizing the officiating in that game.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Two years later, President Biden expanded the protections so more Venezuelans who had arrived in recent years could benefit.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Late in the first quarter, the Rockets gave up a wide-open dunk to Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu and an easy layup to Porziņģis because the back line of the defense was caught out of place and out of sync.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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If Charlotte is to find success on offense, let alone wins, in the back half of the season, Fitch must find ways to get his playmakers the ball in space and stay ahead of the chains.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Xiao reportedly built his fortune in business with Communist Party leaders and is currently in prison following a high-profile abduction by Chinese agents and subsequent disappearance.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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The show’s debut date of October 7, which marked the two-year anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel and the subsequent Israeli war in Gaza, was a seemingly peculiar decision given Egypt’s central role alongside Qatar as key mediators for a ceasefire.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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The offense was efficient in the pass game with four Dak Prescott passing touchdowns, and the run game success continued behind Javonte Williams’ 135 yards and two total touchdowns.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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Van Hecke has put uncomfortable moments in the two games in September behind him, which preceded the win at Chelsea and provided a sniff of opportunity for Italian Diego Coppola, the right-sided central defender signed from Hellas Verona in the summer.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This comes after Williams suffered a car fire when Alex Albon’s machine was affected by a rear-brake issue.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The rear seat accommodates five, comfortable for four adults.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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The forward deked past the goaltender, backhanded the puck into the net and then slid into the boards.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In another, a demonstrator attempting to flee past the troops was tackled and pinned to the ground.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Leave it in for at least half an hour or overnight, shampooing it out and conditioning afterward.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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Shackleton may have made a mistake in the outdoors, and the amazing story of his getting back on track entertained millions of people for a century afterward.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
7 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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But like every step before it, Ocando prevailed. His fight continued and since then, Ocando has acted as a legal consultant for the Venezuelan soccer league, Go Pro Sports Management and now teaches sports law at Florida Global University.—
Drake Hills,
azcentral,
27 Aug. 2019
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What have been the biggest or most provocative questions for you since then?—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Aug. 2019
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“After.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/after. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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