as in afterwards
following in time or place
we're going to go to the mall later on
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as in subsequent
being, occurring, or carried out at a time after something else
the details of the plan will be filled in at a later date
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Recent Examples of later
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
Two years later, the White Stripes announced their breakup.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
Now nobody’s quite sure if a Windows 12 will be announced later this year, giving users another option before the curtain comes down on Windows 10.
—Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Secretary Noem’s action — published on March 25 as a notice in the Federal Register and scheduled to take effect 30 days later — was based on a flawed interpretation of immigration law, said Talwani, an appointee of former President Barack Obama.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
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Ten years later, Fielder has likely raised millions of dollars toward Holocaust awareness.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
Two years later, the White Stripes announced their breakup.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
Now nobody’s quite sure if a Windows 12 will be announced later this year, giving users another option before the curtain comes down on Windows 10.
—Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Secretary Noem’s action — published on March 25 as a notice in the Federal Register and scheduled to take effect 30 days later — was based on a flawed interpretation of immigration law, said Talwani, an appointee of former President Barack Obama.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
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In subsequent lawsuits, Giuffre said she was approached by Epstein’s girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, in 2000.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Prosecutors say the subsequent package of steroids meant for that national guardsman was intercepted by U.S. postal inspectors on its way from Florida to California.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The city will determine afterward if additional sweeps are needed.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
1 May 2025
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Watch the Kentucky Derby on NBC, as well as more than 225 other news, entertainment and sports channels with a subscription to Fubo — which starts at $64.99 for the first month of service ($84.99 per month afterward).—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2025
Adverb
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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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Soon thereafter, police learned that Connecticut State Police troopers had Esposito, Jr. pulled over on Route 79 near the town line between Durham and Madison, the report said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2025
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The injunction also compels the El Centro Sector to provide proof within 90 days, and every 30 days thereafter, that agents involved in these operations have been trained on these rules.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Later.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/later. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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