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Recent Examples of afterward Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello, who served as the concert's music director, revealed afterward that the show raised $190 million for Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorn Children’s Hospice. Daniela Avila, People.com, 22 July 2025 Soon afterward, Trump asked Lutnick to co-chair his transition team. Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 21 July 2025 Best of Both Worlds concert movie afterward for a complete experience. Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 19 July 2025 The linen cotton blend isn’t see-through and is safe to machine wash on a gentle cycle and even tumble dry on low afterward. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for afterward
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Adverb
  • In 2019, former UAW President Gary Jones was accused — and later convicted — of plotting to steal up to $1.5 million in union dues, was likely to be ousted via Article 30, though Jones resigned before the process was completed.
    Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 22 July 2025
  • He was jailed and later released on bond, and is on administrative leave pending additional review by the chief.
    Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 22 July 2025
Adverb
  • Soon after, Pramaggiore stepped down from her post as chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
    Jim Talamonti, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2025
  • Soon after, a survey found a new gelatinous ball of fresh eggs near the microphone that recorded it.
    Nathan Rott, NPR, 19 July 2025
Adverb
  • Shortly thereafter, the Dragon's four main chutes unfolded to slow the capsule's descent even further.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 July 2025
  • The streamer revealed on Tuesday that the series is set to premiere on Aug. 18, with episodes dropping weekly thereafter.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 15 July 2025

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“Afterward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterward. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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