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
Alecia Reid, CBS News, 10 May 2025
Because Jansen would be a partial-season rental for the Yankees — either re-entering free agency or retiring after this season when his contract expires — the price to get him out of Anaheim to the Bronx should not be high.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Anatoly Kurmanaev, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Immediately after, Norby delivered the game’s biggest blow—a bases-clearing double off the wall that gave Miami a 5–1 lead.
—Isaac Azout, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
Ivana Pino, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2023
What does your after-party look like once the show ends?
—Calie Schepp, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2022
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Preposition
Baraka speaks out about arrest A sea of supporters greeted Baraka moments after his release from a Homeland Security field office.
—Alecia Reid, CBS News, 10 May 2025
Because Jansen would be a partial-season rental for the Yankees — either re-entering free agency or retiring after this season when his contract expires — the price to get him out of Anaheim to the Bronx should not be high.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Adverb
Soon after invading Ukraine, the Kremlin conducted sham referendums in the four Ukrainian provinces where the bulk of the fighting took place, purportedly showing overwhelming support for joining Russia, and annexed them soon after.
—Anatoly Kurmanaev, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Immediately after, Norby delivered the game’s biggest blow—a bases-clearing double off the wall that gave Miami a 5–1 lead.
—Isaac Azout, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
Adjective
As a general rule, experts suggest investing between 15% to 25% of your after-tax income.
—Ivana Pino, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2023
What does your after-party look like once the show ends?
—Calie Schepp, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for after
Adverb
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Existing cardmembers should use them until Aug. 25, GM said, and can expect their new, replacement Barclays cards later this summer, along with activation instructions.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Instead of taking place in the modern day, as is typical of Final Destination films, this disaster happened in 1968—and is later revealed to be a vision that a woman named Iris Campbell had decades prior.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Nothing about them has changed, but since the back half of 2024, when two of the sport’s highest-profile players were sanctioned for breaching them, the anxiety players feel has intensified.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Prosecutors say Dugan escorted Eduardo Flores-Ruiz and his lawyer out of her courtroom through a back jury door on April 18 after learning that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were in the courthouse seeking his arrest.—
Todd Richmond,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Public lands advocates worry the Trump administration will use the subsequent problems as justification for closing, selling or transferring parks and land to private operators.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Yes before the October 7th massacre and subsequent war in Gaza, but the conflict clearly marks the movie from start to finish.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
Preposition
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This summer, students ages 11 to 14 will explore the AI world, engaging in hands-on activities and delving into the science behind smart technologies.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Kesha also made a point to individually thank the creative team behind the artwork, including the photographer, videographer, stylists, and more.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Porto found traces of DNA from three people, including O'Keefe, on the outside of Read’s right rear taillight and on multiple pieces of O’Keefe’s clothing.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The man was not injured, though troopers found multiple bullet holes in his vehicle, which shattered the rear windshield.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2025
Preposition
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The Accord drove past him, then made a U-turn, a witness told detectives.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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Then, five minutes after halftime, Lukaku found himself on the receiving end of a long, speculative kick downfield, weaved his way past two Cagliari defenders and slotted the ball into the net for a spectacular individual effort.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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Capron and Gordon starred as best friends Rowley Jefferson and Greg Heffley, respectively, in 2010's Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and the sequels Rodrick Rules and Dog Days that followed each year afterward.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Roy was nearly killed in the accident and struggled with his health afterward as a result, before dying of complications from COVID-19 in 2020 at 75.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
Preposition
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What have been the biggest or most provocative questions for you since then?—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Aug. 2019
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But like every step before it, Ocando prevailed. His fight continued and since then, Ocando has acted as a legal consultant for the Venezuelan soccer league, Go Pro Sports Management and now teaches sports law at Florida Global University.—
Drake Hills,
azcentral,
27 Aug. 2019
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“After.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/after. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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