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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
Previously, the event had leftover backpacks afterward.
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Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
In the story and afterward, Trump denied writing the letter, and threatened to sue the publication if it was published.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
Milk is blended in afterward, in powder form, to avoid diluting the flavor.
—Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
Bringing Back an Ancestral Game (Smithsonian Magazine) by Robin Catalano
Pok-ta-pok is the world’s oldest team ballgame, played in Mesoamerica before the arrival of the Spanish and afterward in secret.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 5 Aug. 2025
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Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
In the story and afterward, Trump denied writing the letter, and threatened to sue the publication if it was published.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
Milk is blended in afterward, in powder form, to avoid diluting the flavor.
—Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
Bringing Back an Ancestral Game (Smithsonian Magazine) by Robin Catalano
Pok-ta-pok is the world’s oldest team ballgame, played in Mesoamerica before the arrival of the Spanish and afterward in secret.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterward
Adverb
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Make sure to get the matcha and granola bowl and a cold brew mixed with orange juice and thank me later.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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In the doc, Ferrell and Steele encounter Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, who later signed a gender-affirming care ban in his state.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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These scenes brought the father of two to tears on camera recently, but Israel's Arabic military spokesman released his own video after, accusing him of pretending to be pained and promoting Hamas propaganda.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
12 Aug. 2025
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They are also highly sought after and can be expensive, with puppies regularly selling for thousands of dollars — and sometimes tens-of-thousands — depending on its physical features and lineage, according to MarketWatch.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
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Whether all these physical and economic attacks will lend momentum toward a ceasefire remains to be seen: Trump is expected to meet with Putin next week, and could have a follow-up meeting shortly thereafter with both leaders together, The New York Times reported.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Shortly thereafter, Brett surfaced at work, very much alive.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Afterward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterward. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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