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
Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
So, how will the Buffs remain in the mix for a bowl game after the exodus of players to the NFL, including Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders?
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 14 Aug. 2025
Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
But soon after, Cheryl changed her story, according to Jason Brooks, an investigator with the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office, who testified in court.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 22 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
The offense has more holes to fill but quarterback Dylan Elmer is back after splitting time as the starter last season.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
So, how will the Buffs remain in the mix for a bowl game after the exodus of players to the NFL, including Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders?
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
And three times, the upper stage experienced significant problems during ascent, and the vehicle was lost on the ride up to space, or just after.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
But soon after, Cheryl changed her story, according to Jason Brooks, an investigator with the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office, who testified in court.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 22 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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Herbert went back to Lambert-Smith two plays later on a jump ball in the back right corner of the end zone.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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Gwynn, who sustained a back injury during a season 7 workout that required physical therapy, also reached out to producers to no avail.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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
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However, subsequent studies have shown that age verification laws might just be re-routing traffic, not stopping it.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
14 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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And, finally, the ’84 Tigers bashed their way to a franchise-record 104 wins behind an offense that averaged 5.1 runs a game.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Kansas looked like it is primed for a big season by dominating Fresno State behind an efficient performance from quarterback Jalon Daniels.—
Erick Smith,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The early 4Runners had a removable fiberglass hardtop cover over the rear cargo area, which was the defining characteristic of the first generation of SUV’s.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
17 Aug. 2025
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Slight variations in appearance and specification distinguished the series II through IV cars, with the final series, made from 1993 through 1996, having a glass rear window that replaced a plastic one.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
15 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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Quakes past week Last week, the area has experienced five earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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For the rowers gliding past the cleanup site, the mechanical intervention represents both an end and a beginning: the removal of London’s most embarrassing landmark and a step toward the Thames that millions of Londoners want their river to become.—
Dakota Bennett,
ABC News,
27 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The death toll was exacerbated because the levees in New Orleans were breached, a failure blamed afterward on engineering flaws and cost-saving measures by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers when they were built.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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His wound and his survival for some time afterward offer a rare glimpse into the lives of people in this region during the waning days of the Pleistocene era about 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
29 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 1 Sep. 2025.
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