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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, the newborn had to undergo heart surgery without anesthesia.
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Christian Wolf, Scientific American, 25 June 2025
The Election Day votes started coming in afterward but Mamdani continued maintaining a strong lead over the former governor.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Officers stopped the truck shortly afterward, and Hunt, a witness and another person were detained for questioning before Hunt was arrested.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2025
There's another picture of him in a cowboy hat afterward.
—ABC News, 15 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for afterward
Christian Wolf, Scientific American, 25 June 2025
The Election Day votes started coming in afterward but Mamdani continued maintaining a strong lead over the former governor.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Officers stopped the truck shortly afterward, and Hunt, a witness and another person were detained for questioning before Hunt was arrested.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2025
There's another picture of him in a cowboy hat afterward.
—ABC News, 15 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for afterward
Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterward
Adverb
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There was also a dull 1-1 draw with Scotland in their final Nations League game a few days later.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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An outdoor beach club — scheduled to open later this year — accompanies three pools, ten pickleball courts, and nine tennis courts.—
Olivia Cyrus,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
Adverb
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Kyle made the move from Toronto to Edmonton after finishing school in 2019, and launched Kyle & Co soon after.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Soon after, settling into their new routine, Michelle caught a cold — the kind kids bring home from daycare or school.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
25 June 2025
Adverb
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Just plan the first two to three steps—who to call and who makes decisions—then let the leaders manage what is in front of them thereafter.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Cost is $95 for an Early Bird Forum Pass through July 31, $125 thereafter.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
26 June 2025
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“Afterward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterward. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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