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
Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Eventually several other characters demonstrate their fierceness as well, including the previously bratty Starr, who undergoes a severe personality change after losing her phone.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 June 2025
However, the truce appeared to falter soon after, as the two countries continued to exchange fire.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 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
Lautaro Martinez #10 of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 21, 2025, in Seattle, Washington.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Eventually several other characters demonstrate their fierceness as well, including the previously bratty Starr, who undergoes a severe personality change after losing her phone.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
Adverb
Both Laurence Fox and Calvin Robinson were sacked in 2023, while host Dan Wootton left soon after.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 June 2025
However, the truce appeared to falter soon after, as the two countries continued to exchange fire.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 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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There was also a dull 1-1 draw with Scotland in their final Nations League game a few days later.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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An outdoor beach club — scheduled to open later this year — accompanies three pools, ten pickleball courts, and nine tennis courts.—
Olivia Cyrus,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Asencio is back available for Xabi Alonso, but Antonio Rüdiger will keep his place on the right of the back three as the coach keeps the same lineup as was fielded against RB Salzburg.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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He was limited to a total of 63 games over the past two seasons while dealing with back, ankle, elbow, leg and thumb injuries.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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The flurry of news is the latest in several chaotic months of back-and-forth tariff announcements followed by subsequent adjustments.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
27 June 2025
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As enjoyable and satisfying as the subsequent back-to-back promotions from Leagues Two and One proved, neither could hold a candle to that glorious April evening when dreams came true in north Wales.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
Preposition
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Another potential factor behind the hierarchy opting to let Antonio go is their focus on transitioning to a more youthful side.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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These essential bonds are the architecture behind healthy hair.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Glyph Mirror: Use the rear display capture selfies.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The blazer also featured subtle details, including two front patch pockets, long sleeves and a central rear vent.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
Preposition
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Russell thumped a powerful header past Sporting goalkeeper John Pulskamp for a 1-0 lead.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2025
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There's also a nod to the narrator's wife making an unexpected comeback late on, though Robbie's miraculous/implausible (delete as appropriate) return from the dead stretches credibility way past breaking point.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
29 June 2025
Adverb
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Practical Playbook For CTOs And CISOs • Start with a simple goal and get the victory right away: Focus on a key application, establish a secure pipeline for building, testing, and distributing code, add container scanning and policy checks, and review the outcomes afterward.—
Sai Sandeep Ogety,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Make sure to run the water dispenser quite a few times afterward to get rid of all the vinegar in the lines.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
30 June 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 7 Jul. 2025.
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