SUBSEQUENT Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

subsequent

adjective

ˈsəb-si-kwənt

as in ensuing

being, occurring, or carried out at a time after something else I'll do the first problem as an example, but all subsequent efforts must be done on your own

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Recent Examples of subsequent UConn has now won 18 consecutive games in the Sweet 16 or subsequent rounds. —

Noah Trister, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2026 Her subsequent breakdown, exacerbated by an eating disorder and physical exhaustion, marked the end of her years as America’s sweetheart—and one of its most profitable stars. —

Jackson Howard, Pitchfork, 29 Mar. 2026 Initially, tickets started at $60 and could be as much as $6,730 — though those increased in subsequent batches. —

Maya Davis, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026 The likelihood of the checks Trump promised remained uncertain in subsequent months, as administration officials said any checks would require Congress' approval. —

Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subsequent

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later

Adjective

There was no plumbing backup, of course — there is no actual plumbing on the Orion spacecraft, as urine is vented out into space and fecal matter is collected for later disposal.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
The proposal would provide money for most of the department, including the Transportation Security Administration, but leave the debate over immigration enforcement for a later date.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026