SUBSEQUENTLY Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

subsequently

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ˈsəb-si-ˌkwent-lē

Definition of subsequently

as in later

following in time or place subsequently found the missing glove

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Recent Examples of subsequently From there, a certificate belonging to the motherboard or software maker that is embedded into the shim authorizes all software that’s subsequently loaded. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026 Anthony Broadwater was arrested several months later and subsequently convicted of the assault. — ProPublica, 14 July 2026 The Biden administration subsequently restored protections to them. — News Desk, Artforum, 14 July 2026 Within about two minutes, the remaining five of the vehicle's six Raptor engines also subsequently shut down, causing the vehicle to veer out of control. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for subsequently

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Medical examiners later told the detective that a range of 200 to 500 ng/mL was an appropriate therapeutic dose for an adult.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
And the epilogue, which takes place many years later, feels like a miscalculation.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026

Definition of later

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Shortly thereafter, people began sharing stories of allegedly being scammed by Miller in a fantasy football league and scouting service.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
One of the e-bike riders, a juvenile boy, was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and died shortly thereafter, the release said.

— Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026

Definition of thereafter

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Soon after, the fans walked by in Argentina’s iconic sky-blue-and-white jerseys.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Under the interim deal, Iran agreed that passage through the strait would remain free of charge for 60 days — but the agreement left open what would happen after.

— Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

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