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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
He was declared dead after being taken to the hospital.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Brian Unger, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Matthews was arrested and charged shortly after.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The Kansas City Current co-owner, 30, shared two Instagram Stories on Tuesday, April 28, showing before-and-after shots of her 5-year-old daughter, Sterling's most recent haircut.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
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Preposition
Today, its reputation precedes it and the place remains packed night-after-night.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
He was declared dead after being taken to the hospital.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Adverb
But after the property was sold, the 71-year-old amphibian headed east for what museum officials hope will become his permanent happily-ever-after.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Matthews was arrested and charged shortly after.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Adjective
It’s generally recommended that patients review the clinic's credentials, review before-and-after cases, and confirm pricing details before moving forward.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The Kansas City Current co-owner, 30, shared two Instagram Stories on Tuesday, April 28, showing before-and-after shots of her 5-year-old daughter, Sterling's most recent haircut.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for after
Preposition
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Campbell appeared emotional following Wednesday’s hearing.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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New York City's LaGuardia Airport reopened Monday following Sunday night's runway crash.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The zoo’s curator was later fired, although officials have not publicly disclosed the reason for the dismissal.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Weiss later let Alfonsi, executive producer Tanya Simon, and correspondent Cecilia Vega go.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum stated that the promenade would connect the back side of the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River and that the promenade was a part of the McMillian Plan, the early 20th century plan that laid out the National Mall.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The frame has a straight silhouette that cradles supportive bolsters and back cushions that practically beg for a Netflix marathon.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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That taped performance and subsequent record release were an inflection point in showing a different side to the rapper, one whose ambitions were artistically deeper than the surface level of his commercial success would suggest.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
31 May 2026
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Often, if the first fruits of the season are misshapen, the subsequent fruits are well-formed.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 2026
Preposition
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Nick Pasqual was sentenced Tuesday to more than three decades behind bars for the 2024 stabbing of his ex-girlfriend, Allie Shehorn.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Zelensky also posted footage showing explosions and several fires at one Russian facility and a huge plume of thick, black smoke rising behind a high-rise building.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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Soon afterwards, Mavis would be up in Montparnasse watching the same chaotic flow, writing the first of the stories that would make her one of the century’s great chroniclers of exile and its varieties.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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To better understand the challenges Blue Origin now faces, Ars spoke with several SpaceX veterans who experienced the AMOS-6 failure and worked the long days afterward to get the Falcon 9 rocket flying and rebuild the shattered facility at Space Launch Complex-40.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The Outback continues to balance passenger comfort with true utility thanks to its 60/40 split-folding rear seatbacks, multi-use cargo area and substantial roof rail system capable of supporting up to 800 pounds of static load capacity.—
Tim Jackson,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Atlanta Golf and Social is located in the rear corner of the food hall, offering a quieter respite from the bustling dining room.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
Preposition
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The Los Angeles Angels rolled past the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday.—
Chantz Martin OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The ball got past Crawford for a double and Call went to third when right fielder Adolis Garcia bobbled it.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
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