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
C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The 6-foot-5 senior is healthy again after suffering a season-ending leg injury during the fourth game last season.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The two eldest children died soon after, but the younger four children survived.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 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
So, that means for the most part, the Reds’ trade pieces are in one of two groups — players who will be a free agent after the 2025 season and those with another year of team control through the 2026 season.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The 6-foot-5 senior is healthy again after suffering a season-ending leg injury during the fourth game last season.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Adverb
Soon after, hearing the thump of ball on metal gate, Badri stepped outside to check if his message had been heeded.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The two eldest children died soon after, but the younger four children survived.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 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
Adverb
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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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Another big front is expected later this week coming east from the Rocky Mountains, and that should stir up some interesting weather.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
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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The food always brings you closer to the culture behind it.—
Sandals Resorts,
AFAR Media,
2 June 2025
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But what’s not transparent is the driving force behind the bill: Zillow.—
Mike Golden,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Preposition
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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
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The Accord drove past him, then made a U-turn, a witness told detectives.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
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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You’re Set Up To Fail—Then Blamed For It A particularly disheartening sign is when you’re put in a position where success is nearly impossible—unclear instructions, unrealistic deadlines, or being assigned tasks outside your skill set—only to be criticized afterward.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
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 5 Jun. 2025.
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