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
Gregg Evans, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Edgecombe drilled a 3-pointer right before halftime and two more in the third quarter, after which the Sixers led, 90-89.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Shortly after, the Secret Service rushed the stage to evacuate the president and other Cabinet members.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Mead estimates that a comprehensive before-and-after study of dredging and PFAS would take a year, though mimicking the actual dredging might be challenging.
—Patrick Sisson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
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Preposition
Yet after a strong backlash, particularly at recent home games, Liverpool have on Thursday confirmed a compromise.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Edgecombe drilled a 3-pointer right before halftime and two more in the third quarter, after which the Sixers led, 90-89.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
Adverb
McCulley, soon after, removed himself from the portal and returned to the Hoosiers under new head coach Curt Cignetti in 2024.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Shortly after, the Secret Service rushed the stage to evacuate the president and other Cabinet members.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The stock is getting hit in the after hours, down almost 9%.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Mead estimates that a comprehensive before-and-after study of dredging and PFAS would take a year, though mimicking the actual dredging might be challenging.
—Patrick Sisson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for after
Preposition
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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
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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
Adverb
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Buffalo got another power-play goal from the second unit later in the period to take a 4-1 lead.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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The image was later seen in theaters, on posters, in merchandise, across sequels and re‑releases without her knowledge or consent.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Jordynn Dudley scored in the first minute of the match after Jaedyn Shaw’s cross ran through the back line of the Stars' defense.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The vehicle features blue and red patrol lights, the department's logo and a decal on the back windshield saying it was taken under a DWI law.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The business started booming after the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, and the subsequent raising of $10 billion in equity from Microsoft.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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The task force is scheduled to meet four times through February 2027, with subsequent sessions focused on governance, financing and a first draft of recommendations.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
Preposition
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At the time of the move, Venable said the Sox were looking for an offensive boost behind the plate.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The explosion Saturday killed at least 15 women on the busy motorway, according to the governor of Cauca, Octavio Guzmán, leaving behind the twisted metal debris of multiple vehicles by a 650-foot crater in the road.—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The Knicks did not have an update afterward.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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The astronauts flying aboard the Artemis II mission to the Moon last month took a lot of pictures, and a few dozen of the best ones were released during and shortly afterward the flight.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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This checkpoint-friendly backpack will get you through airport security in no time, and the rear strap can slide over most luggage handles for easier travel.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Plans have included a rear extension with a stone terrace, updates to the summer house, and added security features like higher walls and new gates.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
Preposition
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Elsewhere, Noah Adkins struck out 9 Spruce Creek hitters and the Huskies were able to get past Spruce Creek 2-1 and force a Game 3 of the Class 7A, Region 1 semifinal.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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And Andy Pages drove in another run with a ground ball just past the glove of diving third baseman Ramón Urías.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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“After.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/after. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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