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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
To mark Veterans Day, The Tennessean is presenting part of that story and several of Neal's answers from an interview afterward.
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Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
When Alex Vaughn had her birthday there recently, her mother pulled Keem aside afterward.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Nov. 2025
The firm found that companies that initiate a regular, quarterly dividend outperformed the market by an average 650 basis points in the six months post announcement, and by an average 920 basis points 12 months afterwards.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
In April 2016, Smith was arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery, but the investigation with potential charges was dropped soon afterwards.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
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Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
When Alex Vaughn had her birthday there recently, her mother pulled Keem aside afterward.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Nov. 2025
The firm found that companies that initiate a regular, quarterly dividend outperformed the market by an average 650 basis points in the six months post announcement, and by an average 920 basis points 12 months afterwards.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
In April 2016, Smith was arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery, but the investigation with potential charges was dropped soon afterwards.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterward
Adverb
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Just over a minute later, Kuzma tried to toss Antetokounmpo another alley-oop, but the Bulls defended it well and took away the rim.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nawat Itsaragrisil, president of Miss Grand International (MGI), was seen scolding Fatima Bosch, a 25-year-old contestant from Mexico, ahead of the 74th Miss Universe competition being held in Bangkok later this month.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Soon after, Jey Uso showed up and got in the ring as back-up for Punk.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Open the door after and allow the dishwasher to air dry.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The tours started shortly thereafter, just in our own cars, driving down the coast.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Packers released Alexander in June, and the Ravens signed him shortly thereafter.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Afterward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterward. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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