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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
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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterward
Adverb
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Shortly thereafter, the Dragon's four main chutes unfolded to slow the capsule's descent even further.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
15 July 2025
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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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