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 Only its subsequent removal policies have allowed Israel to become a Jewish majority. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026 In the subsequent final bow, Louboutin himself joined the stage as he was revealed to be the masked character that previously joined Von Tease in a scene. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026 Hill found that Alaniz had an objectively reasonable basis for the initial traffic stop but concluded that the subsequent ALPR search violated the Fourth Amendment. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026 After Miami converted on third-and-8 and moved the ball to the Kansas City 15-yard line, the Dolphins had a modest gain on their subsequent play at Hard Rock Stadium. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subsequent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsequent
later
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  • Lee’s paintings since the later ’90s develop this trajectory.
    — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The origin story helps contextualize the misery and self-isolation of Cathy’s later years, as the madam of a Salinas whorehouse.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Subsequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsequent. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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