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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2
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
Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Wait 30 minutes after the last lightning or thunder before going back outside.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 July 2025
Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2025
Soon after, he was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 18 July 2025
Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2023
As a general rule, experts suggest investing between 15% to 25% of your after-tax income.
—Ivana Pino, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2023
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Preposition
Facebook support pages say that users can appeal any account suspension within 180 days, after which it will be permanently disabled.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Wait 30 minutes after the last lightning or thunder before going back outside.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 July 2025
Adverb
Not long after, a killer armed with a metal hook and clad in a fisherman’s slicker and hat begins gruesomely killing them one by one.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2025
Soon after, he was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 18 July 2025
Adjective
The after stateroom can be optioned as a lounge, turning the Fiart 43 into an excellent choice for a cruising couple who is ready to say ciao, bella!, albeit with a noticeable American accent.
—Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2023
As a general rule, experts suggest investing between 15% to 25% of your after-tax income.
—Ivana Pino, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for after
Adverb
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He was jailed and later released on bond, and is on administrative leave pending additional review by the chief.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
22 July 2025
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In 2019, former UAW President Gary Jones was accused — and later convicted — of plotting to steal up to $1.5 million in union dues, was likely to be ousted via Article 30, though Jones resigned before the process was completed.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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But a back injury limited him during his third season, in 2009, and his shoulder failed him in 2010.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Indeed, this right was a major issue for NHL players in their recent CBA negotiations with the league after a dispute between Jack Eichel and the Buffalo Sabres concerning treatment for a neck and back injury.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Shelton said Graves should have been notified about her child's report of the bus driver, and there are concerns about her subsequent punishment limiting access to her daughter's education.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
21 July 2025
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Police in Scotland are making significant preparations in anticipation of the President’s visit and the subsequent protests set to take place.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
21 July 2025
Preposition
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Albies had two homers and nine RBIs in two nights, became the 26th second baseman in MLB history with 150 career homers and moved to ninth on Atlanta’s career hits list with 1,024 — 34 behind Jeff Blauser.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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Overall box office returns are currently 15% ahead of the same point in 2024 though about 24% behind 2019, the last pre-pandemic year, according to Comscore.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Don't worry, Hyundai is launching a new line of N Performance parts, enabling buyers to swap on a positively massive rear wing that follows the trend of gooseneck mounting, a design popularized by modern GT racing.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
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And, with extended sleeves that sit just above the elbow, and plenty of rear pockets, this jersey is the wheel deal.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Preposition
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The man walked past her and towards the sliding door at the back of the house.—
Time,
Time,
23 July 2025
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Carrying and developing young requires a lot of metabolic regulation, and excess heat may push their physiology past a safe threshold.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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Fellow outspoken wrestling legend and former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura called Hogan out soon afterward.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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After the trial, plans start at $64.99 for the first month and $84.99 monthly afterward.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
23 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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