as in afterward
following in time or place
we're going to go to the mall later on
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Relevance
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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
Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
That performance persuaded Combs to run Dust Commander 15 days later in the 1 1/8-mile Blue Grass Stakes.
—Neil Milbert, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
Details for the future stops of the Rock Tour will be announced at a later date.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
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Adverb
Now, 20 years later, there’s no question that Miranda Priestly and company are the box office’s main attraction.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
That performance persuaded Combs to run Dust Commander 15 days later in the 1 1/8-mile Blue Grass Stakes.
—Neil Milbert, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The Ada County Coroner’s Office may release the victim’s identity at a later time.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
Details for the future stops of the Rock Tour will be announced at a later date.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for later
Adverb
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Mann repeated her prior testimony about Weinstein using the bathroom before the attack and her later finding a syringe in the bathroom’s trash can afterward.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Treasury yields climbed in the bond market immediately afterward, adding to gains from earlier in the day due to rising oil prices.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Just five times in the subsequent 26 games have the Mets scored more runs in a game than in one where they were shut out through nine.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Haiti continues to grapple with the devastation of the 2010 earthquake, compounded by subsequent natural disasters, political turmoil, and economic challenges.—
Dr. Alister Martin,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 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 2 May. 2026.
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