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 The subsequent police operation exposed hundreds of shallow graves, with a soaring death toll that required a pause in excavations as local morgues ran out of space. — CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026 Jane Doe and her attorney have alleged that Cornell failed to support her through the reporting process and subsequent investigation. — Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026 In her subsequent opinion, Cardone found that the challengers were likely to succeed in arguing that the administration had exceeded its authority to waive federal laws. — Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026 Karl Mayer says the system can cut sizing consumption by up to 10 percent, likely reducing material costs and the resources required to remove sizing agents during subsequent textile processing. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subsequent

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later

Adjective

Attrition declined sharply during the later training stages, with 5% during the second phase, which emphasizes combat diving, and 3% during the third phase, which focuses on land warfare.

— James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
That required the ballots to be placed in emergency bags for later counting.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026