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
Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Construction is intended to start this summer to be completed later in the year.
—March 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Sirens sounded very early on Thursday morning in parts of Tel Aviv and cities in central Israel and later explosions were heard in Jerusalem.
—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Adverb
The narcoterrorism statute has only produced four convictions since it was implemented in 2006, two of which were later overturned, according to Reuters.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Construction is intended to start this summer to be completed later in the year.
—March 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
There’s a new option this year — a D23 Afternoon Only ticket, offering later day entry to the Anaheim Convention Center for $49.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Sirens sounded very early on Thursday morning in parts of Tel Aviv and cities in central Israel and later explosions were heard in Jerusalem.
—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for later
Adverb
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The jury found that the trooper and another radioed a false location to headquarters before entering the apartment, and one of them decided to plant a gun at the scene afterward before his partner persuaded him against it.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Most of the protesters were arrested soon afterward; Song was apprehended eleven days later.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the face of this uncertainty, companies and other organizations are preparing for a world in which the conflict — and subsequent jolt to crude prices — becomes a long-term challenge, affecting everything from travel planning to mail delivery.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Woods’ car crash and subsequent arrest on a DUI charge occurred during the second round of the tournament.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Shelved project restored As early as 2009, Vietnam had agreed in principle to set up two nuclear reactors at Ninh Thuan, and work at the site began soon after.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Davoli left Anonymous Content last year and unveiled Lucaville Global soon after.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2026
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Paramount has also set the Season 19 premiere date, with the newest season of the long-running drama series set to premiere on May 28 on Paramount+, with new episodes dropping weekly thereafter.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Shortly thereafter, Phillips left the restaurant.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Later.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/later. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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