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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
Watching a movie should spark creativity afterward.
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Vega told a police officer afterward in body camera video played in court.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 12 May 2026
For Nicole, the emotional weight of what her son had endured hit during a seemingly ordinary moment afterward.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Police and fire crews arrived at the scene shortly afterward.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Vega told a police officer afterward in body camera video played in court.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 12 May 2026
For Nicole, the emotional weight of what her son had endured hit during a seemingly ordinary moment afterward.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Police and fire crews arrived at the scene shortly afterward.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for afterward
Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterward
Adverb
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Late last spring, Mater Dei Catholic beat rival Bonita Vista in the CIF San Diego Section championship game, then broke the Barons’ hearts again five days later in the Southern California Regional playoffs.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Three years later, the senior right-hander is headed to Notre Dame as one of the state’s top pitchers.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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After a few rounds of convincing back and forth, a fake offer letter arrives on what looks like professional company letterhead, and shortly after comes the onboarding paperwork.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
12 May 2026
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This short statement of disapproval made headlines, and was seen as part of what drove Le Graët to resign soon after.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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SpaceX's livestream ended shortly thereafter, at the request of the NRO.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
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The vehicle crashed shortly thereafter before its occupants allegedly got out and fled from troopers, state police said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2026
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“Afterward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterward. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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