as in afterwards
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
Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
The car that would become the Riviera started life as an F variant from 2006 that was returned to the marque’s Italian factory 11 years later so that it could be converted into one of its one-off 760-series builds.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
In his later years, the actor-musician struggled in his personal life.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
Weeks later, the expedition team also found hundreds of bronze coins bearing the face and name of Cleopatra at the site.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
The car that would become the Riviera started life as an F variant from 2006 that was returned to the marque’s Italian factory 11 years later so that it could be converted into one of its one-off 760-series builds.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Exercise becomes more critical with age to prevent the steep physical decline often seen in later years.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
In his later years, the actor-musician struggled in his personal life.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for later
Adjective
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Her subsequent press wardrobe, in comparison, has delighted in her signature red carpet and glitzy event style, with super-feminine, dramatic silhouettes and princessy aesthetics.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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This would have resulted in a subsequent increase in discounts on unsold items, which Cucinelli firmly denied as a strong believer in exclusivity.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Chisholm's behavior in the locker room afterwards told the rest of the story.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Most people treat mums as annuals, enjoying their abundant blooms throughout the fall season and disposing of the plants afterwards.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The president initially floated his movie tariff idea on Truth Social in May, prompting panic across Hollywood, even after the White House sought to temper expectations in a statement not long after.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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Not long after, in the 1990s, a series of application software companies became the dominant players in their respective sectors within tech.—
Chris Degnan,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Investigators have sought various leads, including hopes that a rifle seized in an Alameda County shooting investigation shortly thereafter would prove to be the murder weapon, but so far nothing has panned out.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Shortly thereafter, six agents exited the facility and made their way towards one of the vans.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Later.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/later. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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