as in afterwards
following in time or place
we're going to go to the mall later on
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as in subsequent
being, occurring, or carried out at a time after something else
the details of the plan will be filled in at a later date
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Recent Examples of later
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 June 2025
Phones that launch on Android 16 later this year, like the Pixel 10, will be the first to call out fake cell towers.
—ArsTechnica, 27 June 2025
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
This happened at around 2:00 a.m. Around 2.5 hours later, during a precautionary safety check at Representative Hortman's home, officers spotted the suspect walking out the front door.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 15 June 2025
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Adverb
Levi’s has over 50 stores in Canada with plans to open more later this year.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 June 2025
Phones that launch on Android 16 later this year, like the Pixel 10, will be the first to call out fake cell towers.
—ArsTechnica, 27 June 2025
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
This happened at around 2:00 a.m. Around 2.5 hours later, during a precautionary safety check at Representative Hortman's home, officers spotted the suspect walking out the front door.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for later
Adjective
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This is nothing new: The change surrounding a presidential election and the subsequent transfer of power almost always makes business leaders nervous.—
Matt Kunkel,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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As the cost of living has crept higher in subsequent years, some states and municipalities have boosted their own minimum wages through a combination of ballot measures, inflation adjustments and legislation.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
Adverb
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Officers stopped the truck shortly afterward, and Hunt, a witness and another person were detained for questioning before Hunt was arrested.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2025
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There's another picture of him in a cowboy hat afterward.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2025
Adverb
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Kyle made the move from Toronto to Edmonton after finishing school in 2019, and launched Kyle & Co soon after.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Soon after, settling into their new routine, Michelle caught a cold — the kind kids bring home from daycare or school.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
25 June 2025
Adverb
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Billed as $1 every four weeks for your first year, then $8 every four weeks thereafter.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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This means new customers can watch Jaws with Spielberg’s special intro and everything else the Sling Blue plan has to offer for $25.50 for the first month and $50.99 monthly thereafter.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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“Later.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/later. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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