as in afterward
following in time or place
we're going to go to the mall later on
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as in subsequent
being, occurring, or carried out at a time after something else
the details of the plan will be filled in at a later date
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Recent Examples of later
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
The man accused of his death, Yonin Levi, was placed under three days of house arrest, and later released by an Israeli court.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
The feature premiered at Sundance before later screenings in Miami and Palm Springs.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
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Adverb
There was one song that may appear later or somewhere.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
The man accused of his death, Yonin Levi, was placed under three days of house arrest, and later released by an Israeli court.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Maybe with a later-round pick this year coming back in return.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
The feature premiered at Sundance before later screenings in Miami and Palm Springs.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for later
Adverb
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If your pets go outside on high-pollen days, bathe them afterward — their fur carries allergens directly onto furniture and bedding.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Like hooking up with your ex even though you’ll be left emotionally unraveling and picking up the pieces afterwards.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Is her subsequent death an accident, suicide or an honor killing?—
The Know,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Corey Day saw his streak of eight straight top 10s end with a 12th-place finish after rallying from an accident on Lap 101 and subsequent flat tire.—
Reid Spencer,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Several other memorial services followed shortly after, including one in Los Angeles organized by Prince’s ex-wives, Manuela Testolini and Mayte Garcia.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Jones filed for bankruptcy soon after, in late 2022, and in 2025 a judge ordered the liquidation of his company.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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With eight minutes left in the contest, Kempe bonked Cale Makar in the back of the head, then went to the box for mixing it up with captain Gabe Landeskog, who came to Makar’s defense, shortly thereafter.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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Shortly thereafter, she was placed on an aggressive chemotherapy routine but remained positive about her prognosis.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Later.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/later. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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