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
Alecia Reid, CBS News, 10 May 2025
Because Jansen would be a partial-season rental for the Yankees — either re-entering free agency or retiring after this season when his contract expires — the price to get him out of Anaheim to the Bronx should not be high.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Anatoly Kurmanaev, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Immediately after, Norby delivered the game’s biggest blow—a bases-clearing double off the wall that gave Miami a 5–1 lead.
—Isaac Azout, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
Ivana Pino, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2023
What does your after-party look like once the show ends?
—Calie Schepp, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2022
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Preposition
Baraka speaks out about arrest A sea of supporters greeted Baraka moments after his release from a Homeland Security field office.
—Alecia Reid, CBS News, 10 May 2025
Because Jansen would be a partial-season rental for the Yankees — either re-entering free agency or retiring after this season when his contract expires — the price to get him out of Anaheim to the Bronx should not be high.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Adverb
Soon after invading Ukraine, the Kremlin conducted sham referendums in the four Ukrainian provinces where the bulk of the fighting took place, purportedly showing overwhelming support for joining Russia, and annexed them soon after.
—Anatoly Kurmanaev, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Immediately after, Norby delivered the game’s biggest blow—a bases-clearing double off the wall that gave Miami a 5–1 lead.
—Isaac Azout, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
Adjective
As a general rule, experts suggest investing between 15% to 25% of your after-tax income.
—Ivana Pino, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2023
What does your after-party look like once the show ends?
—Calie Schepp, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for after
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Existing cardmembers should use them until Aug. 25, GM said, and can expect their new, replacement Barclays cards later this summer, along with activation instructions.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Oprah also later appeared in the show [in a voiceover role] in season two.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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More: 'Adult money' and no college debt: Harris and Trump back alternative routes to good jobs Interest continues to grow in vocational and trade programs among young Americans as four-year college enrollments flag.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Tear-out occurs when the drill bit penetrates the material, splintering the back side.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Public lands advocates worry the Trump administration will use the subsequent problems as justification for closing, selling or transferring parks and land to private operators.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Yes before the October 7th massacre and subsequent war in Gaza, but the conflict clearly marks the movie from start to finish.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
Preposition
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This summer, students ages 11 to 14 will explore the AI world, engaging in hands-on activities and delving into the science behind smart technologies.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Kesha also made a point to individually thank the creative team behind the artwork, including the photographer, videographer, stylists, and more.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Brand-specific front and rear elements are completed by double scoop behind the seats that makes the look sporty yet sophisticated.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Kemp claimed a rear window rolled down and someone inside shot at him.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
Preposition
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In a world where audiences can scroll past anything in seconds, fun matters.—
John Cairney,
Sportico.com,
24 May 2025
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Tuition is $525 for applications submitted by June 30 and $575 for submissions past that date.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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Holmes followed Sale with an equally strong start Saturday — seven innings, six hits, one run — and afterward was asked about Sale’s mention the night before of how Holmes and Schwellenbach had helped in Sale’s turnaround.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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Trump had threatened big reciprocal tariffs on the EU and a host of countries in early April but paused all them, except for tariffs on China, shortly afterward.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Preposition
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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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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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“After.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/after. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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