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
Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Now, a week after Kirk’s assassination, the big question of whether South Park will continue to get political and skewer the right wing in Episode 5 or avoid politics altogether remains unanswered.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Soon after, a federal bankruptcy court held up the sale, leading to months of legal back-and-forth that may be nearing an end in The Onion's favor after a ruling last month by a state judge in Texas that placed Infowars in the custody of a state receiver directed to sell it.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2025
Judy Berman, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
Following the show’s taping, the two also stepped out for the after party together.
—Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
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Preposition
The report was not written until after Scott’s first preliminary hearing.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Now, a week after Kirk’s assassination, the big question of whether South Park will continue to get political and skewer the right wing in Episode 5 or avoid politics altogether remains unanswered.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Not long after, Koch confirmed their relationship by revealing the name of his mystery man on a red carpet.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Soon after, a federal bankruptcy court held up the sale, leading to months of legal back-and-forth that may be nearing an end in The Onion's favor after a ruling last month by a state judge in Texas that placed Infowars in the custody of a state receiver directed to sell it.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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
Following the show’s taping, the two also stepped out for the after party together.
—Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for after
Adverb
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Beyond honoring Akil’s contributions, the evening sets the stage for the Hollywood Confidential College Tour launching later this fall.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 Sep. 2025
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Municipal court records show charges filed against the man were later dropped.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Services cover conditions such as brain tumors, spine deformities, and chronic neck and back pain.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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Several viewers pointed out how—despite his sheer excitement—Cannoli obliged by house rules and used a small ramp to get onto the couch instead of jumping up directly and risking a back injury.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In fiscal 2027, the figure will almost double to $32 billion, before reaching $73 billion, $114 billion and $144 billion in the subsequent three years.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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These failures occurred when the AI models confabulated successful operations and built subsequent actions on false premises, highlighting the risks of depending on AI assistants that can misinterpret file structures or fabricate data to hide their errors.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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And for the Emmys 2025, Meg Stalter made the purpose behind her surprisingly low-key ensemble extremely clear.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the night, a ticker with the donation amount was periodically superimposed under speeches and shown on a screen behind Bargatze.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Styling-wise, the rear fender has been tweaked, with the 16-inch wheels now getting a sweet two-tone treatment on CST cruiser tires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Sep. 2025
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In 1958, a much larger rear window gave view to impatient motorists arears, and carried through to the end of production.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Another, also built from white disks on a bending wire, evokes a mechanized Japanese cherry tree, its circles—perched high on a narrow stem—not revolving so much as brushing quickly past one another.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Free Cash Flow Fuels Dividends and Buybacks Veteran investors might remember past gold bull markets where companies, flush with cash, chased growth at any cost.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Face washing allows for thorough cleansing if done properly, which allows the skin to better absorb moisturizers or treatments that may be applied afterwards.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
16 Sep. 2025
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Watch the movie afterward and cook up a spaghetti night.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
16 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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