Definition of subsequentnext
as in ensuing
being, occurring, or carried out at a time after something else I'll do the first problem as an example, but all subsequent efforts must be done on your own

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Recent Examples of subsequent The export ban and subsequent negotiations with Anthropic underscored the lack of a consistent regulatory framework around AI, even as the technology advances rapidly and the US tries to stay ahead of global competitors like China. Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 27 June 2026 The Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday in hopes of salvaging their season; the subsequent loss moved them to 34-48. Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 27 June 2026 Though there is still no fix for the mutation, the subsequent research spawned by the work of Fraumeni, Li, and other pioneers hasn’t been for naught. Lawrence Ingrassia, STAT, 26 June 2026 Ditto for the subsequent scene of young Santa stabbing her mother to death. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for subsequent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsequent
later
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  • In later episodes, Computer (Brian Koppelman) encourages The Bear backer Uncle Jimmy (Oliver Platt) to partner with Albert.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026

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“Subsequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsequent. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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