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
Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
This was clown stuff in a city where, per a 2024 report, someone earning the average salary ($88,647) could afford only 5 percent of rentals on the market after factoring in upfront costs such as broker’s fees and security deposits.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2025
Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Soon after, things quickly began to fall apart.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In just a few quick scenes during the after party, the movie establishes the relationship between these former partners who are both grieving the breakup.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2025
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Preposition
Then Byrd, who didn’t start one exhibition and didn’t play in the other while battling various injuries, limped off early in the second half after stepping on someone’s foot.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
This was clown stuff in a city where, per a 2024 report, someone earning the average salary ($88,647) could afford only 5 percent of rentals on the market after factoring in upfront costs such as broker’s fees and security deposits.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
The phone eventually gave a busy signal, as if the line had been taken off the hook, and not long after, the number was disconnected.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Soon after, things quickly began to fall apart.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The before-and-after photos are striking, demonstrating just how much some of these crafty, keen-eyed parents — most of whom have no prior design experience — can make of the drab dorm layout that greets students on move-in day.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In just a few quick scenes during the after party, the movie establishes the relationship between these former partners who are both grieving the breakup.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for after
Preposition
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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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Not only have debit and credit card payments become more popular with Gen Z, but so have buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) services.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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That child was later placed for adoption.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Los Angeles was also without starting center Deandre Ayton for the second half of the win due to a back spasm issue.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Davis is alleged to have dragged Rossel through a stairwell, kitchen and back exit before assaulting her in a parking garage.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The novella unspools Hamida’s subsequent encounters with other disadvantaged women.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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On April 2, the president announced an initial tariff rate on China of 34 percent, which ballooned in subsequent days to 125 percent.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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But when users, including Kashmira herself, begin to suffer chronic pain as a result of the product, both siblings must confront the root cause behind their life-altering choices.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Happy Meal toys like Transformer figurines and Hot Wheels cars have sparked joy with little kids for decades—and now, one of the designers behind the miniatures is changing lives for thousands of people.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Brown County declined to enforce the warrant and federal agents almost immediately took custody of the defendant afterwards on the immigration charges, Burnett said.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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So the physical exhaustion afterwards took me by surprise.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Elsewhere, the e-cargo is built around aluminum front and rear frame components, rolls on 20-inch wheels wearing Scwhalbe rubber, and comes to a halt courtesy of Tektro quad-piston hydraulic brakes rocking 180-mm discs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
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Multiple boxes were stored in front of the rear handwashing sink.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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The Chiefs had a crease of a chance in the fourth quarter, but Mahomes was forced to rush a third-down throw after Joey Bosa cruised past Morris, and Mahomes fired deep for an interception.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Bills have had a bunch of success in the regular season, but have still failed to get past the Chiefs in the playoffs.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“After.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/after. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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