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
Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 19 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the Kings were adjusting to life without Kevin Fiala, who will miss the rest of the season after breaking his leg in multiple places during the Switzerland-Canada clash at the Olympics.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
In a December budget filing, the district projected deficits of $877 million, or 14%, for the 2026-27 school year and $443 million, or 7%, the year after.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Meg Walters, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, some products have experienced a growth in sales, with yogurt having the most significant before-and-after increase.
—New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2026
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Preposition
Eden Prairie pulled away after Prior Lake kept battling back in the other quarterfinal.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 19 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the Kings were adjusting to life without Kevin Fiala, who will miss the rest of the season after breaking his leg in multiple places during the Switzerland-Canada clash at the Olympics.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
The year after, the African American Studies Center was formed, which became the African and African Diaspora Studies Department in 2010.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
In a December budget filing, the district projected deficits of $877 million, or 14%, for the 2026-27 school year and $443 million, or 7%, the year after.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Meanwhile, Jonas rocked a classic black tux for both the ceremony and the after party.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, some products have experienced a growth in sales, with yogurt having the most significant before-and-after increase.
—New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for after
Preposition
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The Manhattan District Attorney's Office released the video on Tuesday afternoon following day 6 of hearings to determine if evidence will be excluded from Mangione's trial.—
Adam Sabes , Maria Paronich,
FOXNews.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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Rozier was arrested in Orlando, where the Heat stayed overnight following Wednesday’s 125-121 season-opening loss to the Magic.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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As Ecklund later learned, the sign was a reference to a once-obscure federal statute, 18 US Code 111, that has become a key tool used by immigration agents to detain American citizens.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Sierra Leone's president initially agreed to an interview but later did not respond to requests for comment.—
ED DAVEY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That includes Wolves, whose form has picked up considerably under Rob Edwards — only one win but a series of draws, typified by that dramatic fightback at home to Arsenal on Wednesday — so there’s a temptation to go with form here and back Wolves to get a result.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Open shelving highlights the back wall of the space, maintaining the visual footprint without sacrificing storage.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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His speeches went further off the cuff with each subsequent win.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Total fundraising — the initial construction campaign, subsequent endowment drives, annual contributions and special gifts — are estimated at approximately $1 billion.—
Cheryl Hall,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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Ronald Bryant, 56, pleaded no contest to assault and two counts of false imprisonment and was sentenced in late December to four years behind bars.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Spartans shot 8 for 14 from behind the arc in the first half and finished with a season-high 14 3-pointers on 27 attempts.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Shortly afterward, a southbound G train entering the station hit the frozen obstruction, tripping the train’s emergency brake.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, the woman who gave Cardi B her shots had a patient die on her operating table not long afterward, the performer revealed in a 2018 interview with GQ.—
Theresa Braine,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Behind the seat is a large rear mesh pocket for stashing smaller items like water bottles or books.—
Erica Zazo,
Outside,
20 Feb. 2026
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Louis saw muzzle flashes and the truck’s rear windshield exploded.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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While many travelers speed past Lyon on the TGV en route to more bucolic points south, in recent years the friendly, walkable city has come into its own thanks to neighborhoods like Confluence, a starchitect's playground.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Another great option is the Rose River Falls loop, a four-mile moderate trail that meanders through the spring blooms and past a 67-foot waterfall.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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