SUBSEQUENT Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

subsequent

adjective

ˈsəb-si-kwənt

Definition of subsequent

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 In 1994 Goma and surrounding areas received hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing from the genocide and subsequent military operations that occurred in Rwanda that year, leading to a humanitarian crisis. — Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026 The total comprises the $5 million in damages awarded in the jury's May 2023 verdict, plus post-judgment interest that accrued in the subsequent three years. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 14 July 2026 In his ruling Tuesday, Judge Fitzgerald said both sides should confer to come up with a subsequent trial date for Counts One and Six of the third superseding indictment. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026 However, subsequent investigations have painted a more complicated picture. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for subsequent

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later

Adjective

Game times for all 2027 contests will be announced at a later date.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
The report estimates the biggest population-level contributors are hearing impairment and high LDL cholesterol at 7% each, followed by less education in early life and social isolation in later life at 5% each.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026