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
Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Two batters later, Jared Grindlinger doubled home Ely Mason with the go-head ahead run for Huntington Beach.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 19 Mar. 2026
Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Fans in Europe can now sign up for pre-sale access for Horan’s upcoming headlining run with dates to be announced at a later time.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2026
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Adverb
Those flows are still far lower than peak runoff flows that will come later this spring and summer.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Two batters later, Jared Grindlinger doubled home Ely Mason with the go-head ahead run for Huntington Beach.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The Pueblo County Coroner’s Office will release the man’s identity and cause of death at a later date.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Fans in Europe can now sign up for pre-sale access for Horan’s upcoming headlining run with dates to be announced at a later time.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for later
Adverb
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The tumor was removed, however due to its locations and the extensive surgical procedure there were changes in her personality afterward.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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People complain about it afterwards.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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However, the collapse of that nuclear agreement and subsequent escalation in tensions have left fewer mechanisms in place to monitor Tehran’s activities.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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Gibson kept Detroit in the game with two great saves on the subsequent shift on Pavel Zacha and Viktor Arvidsson to keep it a one-goal game.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
22 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
Adverb
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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 25 Mar. 2026.
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