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
Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 6 May 2026
Blue Origin had been targeting its moonbound lander mission for summer, but that could slip to later in the year depending on when the FAA closes the mishap investigation.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
The team's name and logo will be announced at a later date.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 6 May 2026
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Adverb
Years later, tragedy would only deepen the family’s understanding of what nursing and caring mean.
—Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 6 May 2026
Blue Origin had been targeting its moonbound lander mission for summer, but that could slip to later in the year depending on when the FAA closes the mishap investigation.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Adjective
While funeral arrangements have not been disclosed, Turner’s family confirmed that a private service will be held, with a public memorial to be staged at a later date.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
The team's name and logo will be announced at a later date.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for later
Adverb
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The Knicks did not have an update afterward.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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The astronauts flying aboard the Artemis II mission to the Moon last month took a lot of pictures, and a few dozen of the best ones were released during and shortly afterward the flight.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The business started booming after the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, and the subsequent raising of $10 billion in equity from Microsoft.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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The task force is scheduled to meet four times through February 2027, with subsequent sessions focused on governance, financing and a first draft of recommendations.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
Adverb
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Soon after, State Farm canceled Willard's coverage, leaving him with a battered roof that no other company would insure.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Klopp’s team, like Dalglish’s before him and Slot’s after, found the going much tougher the year after the German inspired what seven previous Liverpool managers could not, including Dalglish, who returned for 18 months in early 2011.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The lapping waves that arrive shortly thereafter are an alarming detour, but their presence quickly feels normal.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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Our party waited 10 minutes to be seated and was served wine shortly thereafter, but the food came out at a snail’s pace.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Later.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/later. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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