as in later
following in time or place
gave his farewell speech and left the room shortly thereafter
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Recent Examples of thereafter
Shortly thereafter, Taylor comes by to generously offer her friend a stash of snacks and a red Gatorade, which apparently is best for curing a hangover.
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Claire Franken, TVLine, 3 Sep. 2025
Shortly thereafter Fed board member Marriner Eccles, who had been Fed Chair under Roosevelt, but was not reappointed to that job by Truman, informed the press that the FOMC had made no such commitment.
—Robert Hormats, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Require weekly progress until postings are complete and quarterly refresh cycles thereafter.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The pair went on their first date shortly thereafter, and that was pretty much it for Gloria.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Claire Franken, TVLine, 3 Sep. 2025
Shortly thereafter Fed board member Marriner Eccles, who had been Fed Chair under Roosevelt, but was not reappointed to that job by Truman, informed the press that the FOMC had made no such commitment.
—Robert Hormats, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Require weekly progress until postings are complete and quarterly refresh cycles thereafter.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The pair went on their first date shortly thereafter, and that was pretty much it for Gloria.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thereafter
Adverb
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It’ll be added to the Rebel model later in the model year.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Chiefs wideout Xavier Worthy exited with a shoulder injury after colliding with tight end Travis Kelce on Kansas City’s first possession and was later ruled out.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Colette Watson continued to fly for Eastern afterward but was haunted by survivor’s guilt, her daughter said.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Fairgoers can take advantage of Valley Regional Transit, which will shuttle people from any VRT stop to 13th and Ridenbaugh streets (about two blocks from the fair) — and back afterward.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The country’s Home Affairs Minister resigned, and the government lifted the social-media ban the day after.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Not long after, police came to her home to inform her that her son had been killed, Lewis says.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Thereafter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thereafter. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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