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
The missing juveniles returned home shortly thereafter, having not been kidnapped or harmed.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
Most restaurants often correct violations at the time of the original inspection or shortly thereafter.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2025
At its launch in 2019, and for several years thereafter there seemed to be a desire to avoid traditional TV showrunners at the streamer.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2025
But during a separate emergency hearing Friday evening before U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, DOJ attorney Drew Ensign said only that no removals were scheduled for Friday or Saturday, while explicitly reserving the government’s right to begin deportations thereafter.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
Most restaurants often correct violations at the time of the original inspection or shortly thereafter.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2025
At its launch in 2019, and for several years thereafter there seemed to be a desire to avoid traditional TV showrunners at the streamer.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2025
But during a separate emergency hearing Friday evening before U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, DOJ attorney Drew Ensign said only that no removals were scheduled for Friday or Saturday, while explicitly reserving the government’s right to begin deportations thereafter.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thereafter
Adverb
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An inning later, Jhoan Duran induced a key double play, fielding a ball hit back to him, before getting Willy Adames to look at strike three to seal the seventh straight win and bring the Twins back to even on the year.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
11 May 2025
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The driver, later identified as McNeill, was arrested in Jackson Township.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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Capron and Gordon starred as best friends Rowley Jefferson and Greg Heffley, respectively, in 2010's Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and the sequels Rodrick Rules and Dog Days that followed each year afterward.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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In select regions, F1 TV Pro subscribers can tune in for live coverage on any device, along with the opportunity to catch up on full session replays and highlights afterward.—
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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This destination will be the perfect place to meet up before a show, continue the party after, or just live it up as part of the summertime fun.—
AvidXchange Music Factory,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
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Soon after, Berkshire led a group of investors in a $9-billion purchase of MidAmerican, bringing Buffett into the energy business — and Abel into the legendary investor’s orbit.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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“Thereafter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thereafter. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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