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or afterwards
as in later
following in time or place
we'll go to the play, then have supper afterward
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Recent Examples of afterward
Shortly afterward, Andrew stepped down from public life over his association with Epstein, despite his denials of wrongdoing.
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Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Only when Helm manifests does Helm really exist, and afterwards Helm isn’t anymore.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
That score brought the Broncos to a 7-7 tie, but things went nothing but downhill afterward.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Nov. 2025
His eyes filled with tears afterward.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
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Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Only when Helm manifests does Helm really exist, and afterwards Helm isn’t anymore.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
That score brought the Broncos to a 7-7 tie, but things went nothing but downhill afterward.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Nov. 2025
His eyes filled with tears afterward.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterward
Adverb
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Just over a minute later, Kuzma tried to toss Antetokounmpo another alley-oop, but the Bulls defended it well and took away the rim.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nawat Itsaragrisil, president of Miss Grand International (MGI), was seen scolding Fatima Bosch, a 25-year-old contestant from Mexico, ahead of the 74th Miss Universe competition being held in Bangkok later this month.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Soon after, Jey Uso showed up and got in the ring as back-up for Punk.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Open the door after and allow the dishwasher to air dry.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The tours started shortly thereafter, just in our own cars, driving down the coast.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Packers released Alexander in June, and the Ravens signed him shortly thereafter.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Afterward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterward. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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