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
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
He was released from the hospital after three weeks of monitoring.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
In an interview with Fox News soon after, Kate's attorney Richard Puleo defended his client amid the accusations by Collin that he was mistreated by Kate.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 10 Aug. 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
This will be the third and final regular-season matchup between the teams, after splitting the first two matchups.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
He was released from the hospital after three weeks of monitoring.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Adverb
Soon after, the school board began the process of finding a new superintendent, including hiring executive search firm Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates, per a news release from District 204 last week announcing the upcoming community forums.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
In an interview with Fox News soon after, Kate's attorney Richard Puleo defended his client amid the accusations by Collin that he was mistreated by Kate.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 10 Aug. 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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Make sure to get the matcha and granola bowl and a cold brew mixed with orange juice and thank me later.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Police now say the teen is the same person whom police questioned and later released in connection with the killing of a woman who was walking with a child to a JCPS bus stop Aug. 13.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Pratt is managing a back injury while Mayfield recently returned to practice following a right hand contusion.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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After beating Wiggins again, Richardson threw the ball to Mitchell’s back shoulder, and the receiver flipped his hips at the last second to make a fingertip grab while simultaneously dragging his toes inbound to complete the catch.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Another Reddit user alleged that the rollout was deliberately mishandled to frame the subsequent reversal as a calculated move, to make OpenAI’s leadership appear responsive.—
Victor Dey,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Anzalone sacked Tagovailoa, who then threw an incomplete pass on the subsequent play.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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Mark Slaughter, also a heart surgeon, is just behind Alsoufi.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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As for who’s behind Guetta, Calvin Harris has the second-most leaders, 17, followed by Rihanna (12), the Chainsmokers (10) and Ellie Goulding (eight).—
Xander Zellner,
Billboard,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Zip has a rear propeller to move it fore and aft and side thrusters.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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California Highway Patrol Officer Richard Vargas testified that through his investigation of the crash, it was determined that Salgado drove onto the right shoulder of the off-ramp and struck the rear right side of the victims’ Honda.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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According to most public record books, including those kept by Baseball-Reference and MLB.com, the freeze job elevated the 42-year-old past Johnson and into sole possession of ninth place among the all-time strikeout leaders.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
17 Aug. 2025
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Balde receives the ball under pressure on the left and carries it past his defender, creating a transition-like situation.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The New World screwworm was a problem in the American cattle industry until it was largely eradicated in the 1970s through the breeding of sterile flies, and factories were shut down afterward.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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European leaders held a second call afterward to discuss the next steps in the Ukraine conflict, the spokesperson said.—
Ben Kelly
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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