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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Aug. 2025
Despite her attempts at resolving the issue, Green was later arrested after missing a next court date in August 2024, the outlet reported.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The complaint contends that that agreement did not address future clients and that Garza was later made aware that the McKeens would be starting a competing law firm.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
In 2019, former UAW President Gary Jones was accused — and later convicted — of plotting to steal up to $1.5 million in union dues, was likely to be ousted via Article 30, though Jones resigned before the process was completed.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 22 July 2025
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Adverb
Production is expected to begin later this year, with broadcast details and premiere dates to be announced.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Aug. 2025
Despite her attempts at resolving the issue, Green was later arrested after missing a next court date in August 2024, the outlet reported.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The complaint contends that that agreement did not address future clients and that Garza was later made aware that the McKeens would be starting a competing law firm.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
In 2019, former UAW President Gary Jones was accused — and later convicted — of plotting to steal up to $1.5 million in union dues, was likely to be ousted via Article 30, though Jones resigned before the process was completed.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for later
Adjective
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The Iron Claw actor sings all of the tracks himself in the subsequent sequels.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Watering during the typically wetter winter and subsequent springs is generally not needed.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
2 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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In the story and afterward, Trump denied writing the letter, and threatened to sue the publication if it was published.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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Milk is blended in afterward, in powder form, to avoid diluting the flavor.—
Maggie Hiufu Wong,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Soon after, the two went on their first date together.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Pubs in the city centre, Shibuya, were showing Manchester City versus Liverpool, but not Brentford versus Arsenal immediately after.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
Adverb
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Soon thereafter, the ambitious singer left her husband’s band, contending that her position as a vocalist was secondary to that of the other musicians.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 July 2025
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The median leg down thereafter is only 6% which is less than the overall median bull market pullbacks of 7%.—
Randy Watts,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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“Later.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/later. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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