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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
Barrett left the course soon afterward but spoke by phone about the abrupt conclusion.
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2025
Holmes followed Sale with an equally strong start Saturday — seven innings, six hits, one run — and afterward was asked about Sale’s mention the night before of how Holmes and Schwellenbach had helped in Sale’s turnaround.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 26 May 2025
You’re Set Up To Fail—Then Blamed For It A particularly disheartening sign is when you’re put in a position where success is nearly impossible—unclear instructions, unrealistic deadlines, or being assigned tasks outside your skill set—only to be criticized afterward.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Trump had threatened big reciprocal tariffs on the EU and a host of countries in early April but paused all them, except for tariffs on China, shortly afterward.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2025
Holmes followed Sale with an equally strong start Saturday — seven innings, six hits, one run — and afterward was asked about Sale’s mention the night before of how Holmes and Schwellenbach had helped in Sale’s turnaround.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 26 May 2025
You’re Set Up To Fail—Then Blamed For It A particularly disheartening sign is when you’re put in a position where success is nearly impossible—unclear instructions, unrealistic deadlines, or being assigned tasks outside your skill set—only to be criticized afterward.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Trump had threatened big reciprocal tariffs on the EU and a host of countries in early April but paused all them, except for tariffs on China, shortly afterward.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterward
Adverb
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La Russa won in 2021 and then watched things fall apart one year later, leading to Hahn’s firing in 2023.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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The video, first reported by The Times, prompted a criminal investigation by the state attorney general’s office, which later charged 30 probation officers — including Brooks and Smyles — with allowing and encouraging fights among teens inside county juvenile halls.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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Soon after, Hiccup puts his hands on the pages of the journal, giving the impression that’s about to start sketching down some more ideas.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Soon after, he was joined by his brother, Tonga Loa, creating a formidable new tag team within the group.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Adverb
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In tip-top shape, as if no time has passed since its 2015 debut off-Broadway and immense success thereafter, the original company of Hamilton reunited for a rousing performance featuring an intricate medley of songs from the hit soundtrack, bringing the audience to its feet.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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Sky owner Michael Alter followed shortly thereafter.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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“Afterward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterward. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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