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
Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
The driver, later identified as McNeill, was arrested in Jackson Township.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
The second phase of the plan is set to roll out later this year.
—Bonnie Bolden, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Police in Hamburg said a 58-year-old woman, who was later identified by the Guardian as Alexandra Fröhlich, a bestselling novelist, was found lifeless by her relatives on her houseboat on Tuesday morning.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
Congress, run by Democrats, gleefully obliged, and the tax-rate increases headlined by a hike at the top came later in the year.
—Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
The driver, later identified as McNeill, was arrested in Jackson Township.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
The second phase of the plan is set to roll out later this year.
—Bonnie Bolden, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Police in Hamburg said a 58-year-old woman, who was later identified by the Guardian as Alexandra Fröhlich, a bestselling novelist, was found lifeless by her relatives on her houseboat on Tuesday morning.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for later
Adjective
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Relatively muted in violence and gore compared to its sequels, Saw lays the groundwork for each subsequent film almost by accident.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
10 May 2025
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The subsequent phases are expected to include an electric barrier and more acoustic deterrents.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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In select regions, F1 TV Pro subscribers can tune in for live coverage on any device, along with the opportunity to catch up on full session replays and highlights afterward.—
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Kim, who appeared online during the arraignment, could not be reached for comment afterward.—
Cameron Macdonald,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
Adverb
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Soon after, Berkshire led a group of investors in a $9-billion purchase of MidAmerican, bringing Buffett into the energy business — and Abel into the legendary investor’s orbit.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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This destination will be the perfect place to meet up before a show, continue the party after, or just live it up as part of the summertime fun.—
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Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
Adverb
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Owens and Carter made plans to meet in New York City at the Roc Nation office shortly thereafter.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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Both sides quickly thereafter resumed negotiations and struck a compromise, prompted in part by the potential damage to care givers.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2025
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“Later.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/later. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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