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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
The results of the IFPI’s Global Single Chart and Global Albums Chart will be shared later this week.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2026
Makenzie Huber, States Newsroom, 18 Feb. 2026
Tables and individual tickets for the benefit dinner will be available for purchase at a later date.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
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Adverb
By 2018, Bergman/Rivera introduced regenerative cotton pilot and were certified two years later.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
The results of the IFPI’s Global Single Chart and Global Albums Chart will be shared later this week.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Karr announced his intent to seek a later reconsideration of the bill.
—Makenzie Huber, States Newsroom, 18 Feb. 2026
Tables and individual tickets for the benefit dinner will be available for purchase at a later date.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for later
Adverb
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Shortly afterward, a southbound G train entering the station hit the frozen obstruction, tripping the train’s emergency brake.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, the woman who gave Cardi B her shots had a patient die on her operating table not long afterward, the performer revealed in a 2018 interview with GQ.—
Theresa Braine,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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World Curling has released a statement addressing the claims first made by Sweden on Friday and Kennedy’s subsequent reaction.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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The 2026 legislation is moving forward in Tallahassee, though it could be amended at subsequent committee hearings.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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In its First Interim Financial Report released in December, LAUSD projected a $877 million deficit — about 14% of its unrestricted general fund expenditures — for the 2026–27 school year, followed by a $443 million deficit the year after.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Soon after, Dead & Company, with John Mayer acquitting himself in the Garcia role better than anyone would have thought, set sail.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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Shortly thereafter, Anheuser-Busch contributed $10,000 to Jackson’s Citizenship Education Fund, contributed more than $500,000 to the Rainbow PUSH coalition, and established a $10-million fund to help minorities buy distributorships.—
Johanna Neuman,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The outlet noted at the time that the Justice Department documents showed a number of meetings between Andrew and several Chinese financial groups took place thereafter.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Later.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/later. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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