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
Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Four hours later, the Red Sox reached the end of yet another lackluster performance in a 6-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Fox has surpassed those expectations and can now go back into the marketplace to sell available commercials for the later rounds, most likely for more than what was paid before the tournament.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
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Adverb
The club formed 22 years later as a recreational center.
—Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Four hours later, the Red Sox reached the end of yet another lackluster performance in a 6-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Adjective
As safety regulations increased in later decades, the elaborate hood ornament largely disappeared, replaced by badges that were far less romantic but much less likely to impale anyone.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Fox has surpassed those expectations and can now go back into the marketplace to sell available commercials for the later rounds, most likely for more than what was paid before the tournament.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for later
Adverb
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Six days later, the Chandler Police Department confirmed to PEOPLE that Trigg had tragically died in the hospital, and afterward, an investigation into the incident was opened.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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For days afterward, parent volunteers patrolled Tavares Middle hallways, their sense of safety shattered.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The supernatural energy keeps escalating with each subsequent episode, eventually delving into the island’s early history and the town’s founding by one Richard Warren (Hamish Linklater).—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
21 June 2026
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In subsequent weeks, Gomez posted a few more magical BFF moments from the wedding, including a pre-wedding toast and a dance floor shot.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Adverb
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Broadway‘s victors claimed their Tony spoils last week, with most of the big winners of the June 7 awards ceremony posting significant box office gains in the week after.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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Soon after, Sirianni poses for a photo with several adults in orange T-shirts.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Adverb
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The 22-year-old quarterback has reportedly applied to the NFL for eligibility in a supplemental draft to be held this summer, for players who weren’t eligible for the annual draft held in April, but who become eligible thereafter.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
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Meanwhile, federal agents arrest Radford on gun charges, but he is shortly thereafter released.—
Helaine Williams,
Arkansas Online,
13 June 2026
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“Later.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/later. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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