as in later
following in time or place
gave his farewell speech and left the room shortly thereafter
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Recent Examples of thereafter
Shortly thereafter, Sophia Wilson, who didn't play for the Thorns last season while on maternity leave, subbed into the game.
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ABC News, 13 Mar. 2026
Then came Fantilli’s penalty, and soon thereafter Reinhart’s power-play game-winning goal.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Shortly thereafter, Mackey sent in a line-class record application to the International Game Fish Association headquarters in South Florida.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 12 Mar. 2026
Also not returning next season is Lauren Hammersley, who has been playing Charmaine for the entire seven-season run of the show to date, as a series regular for the first four seasons and recurring thereafter.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 13 Mar. 2026
Then came Fantilli’s penalty, and soon thereafter Reinhart’s power-play game-winning goal.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Shortly thereafter, Mackey sent in a line-class record application to the International Game Fish Association headquarters in South Florida.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 12 Mar. 2026
Also not returning next season is Lauren Hammersley, who has been playing Charmaine for the entire seven-season run of the show to date, as a series regular for the first four seasons and recurring thereafter.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thereafter
Adverb
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Officers and social workers arrived and spoke to the man, later identified as White, in his apartment.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
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An unvaccinated visitor who later tested positive for measles may have exposed emergency patients at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego on March 11, the county’s public health department warned Wednesday.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The tumor was removed, however due to its locations and the extensive surgical procedure there were changes in her personality afterward.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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People complain about it afterwards.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Not too long after, Venezuela was officially on the top of the baseball world.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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The full project is expected to be completed in late 2027, with punch list items to be finished the year after.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Thereafter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thereafter. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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