as in later
following in time or place
upon seeing The Nutcracker for the first time, and for a long time after, Irma wanted to play the part of the Mouse King
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as in back
being at or in the part of something opposite the front part
had heard that the after section of the cruise ship had more spacious cabins
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as in subsequent
being, occurring, or carried out at a time after something else
in after years the government set up a special fund for disabled veterans of the war
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Emma Hurt,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
With Kyle Hurt on in relief of Ohtani in the seventh, Minnesota mounted a threat after walks to Brooks Lee and Trevor Larnach.
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Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
25 June 2026
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
This is of particular importance to union members, who were unemployed while the theaters were closed during the pandemic, and then did not see wage increases for several years after, and are facing a high cost of living.
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Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
More than a music festival, Comps Fest and its after parties is a cultural gathering.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Preposition
Nearly a year after that settlement, Miller is still employed by the carrier, now in video production on its global communications team.
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Emma Hurt,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
With Kyle Hurt on in relief of Ohtani in the seventh, Minnesota mounted a threat after walks to Brooks Lee and Trevor Larnach.
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Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
25 June 2026
Adverb
His New York estate was ransacked soon after, but his convictions were clear.
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Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
This is of particular importance to union members, who were unemployed while the theaters were closed during the pandemic, and then did not see wage increases for several years after, and are facing a high cost of living.
—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Adjective
Partying With The Club Kids The dinner was lively and fun but the decibel levels were mere whispers compared to the music DJ Bobby Beethoven was blasting out at the after party for Jordan Firstman’s feature sensation Club Kid.
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Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
More than a music festival, Comps Fest and its after parties is a cultural gathering.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for after
Preposition
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Campbell appeared emotional following Wednesday’s hearing.
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New York City's LaGuardia Airport reopened Monday following Sunday night's runway crash.
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According to the release, the treat started as East Tennessee McDonald's Owner/Operator Litton Cochran's family recipe, which later gained popularity locally before catching on nationally.
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Seconds later, a powerful explosion blasted through the doorway, shattering windows and sending vertical blinds and debris flying as firefighters quickly retreated from the building.
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Other opponents generally feel compelled to drop an extra player into the back line, forming a back five against Japan’s front five — as the Netherlands did, with Frenkie de Jong dropping in from midfield.
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The paths through the bush are infested with these ticks, as are many back yards.
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Just south of the circle, subsequent construction of the Icon Miami complex, though, destroyed extensive additional evidence of Tequesta occupation in the bedrock, including scores of holes likely dug for wooden dwelling support posts.
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In the subsequent months, 18-year-old Tim Weah and Antonee Robinson, 20, broke through.
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For 11 years, Joe Carr has spent part of his summer behind a lemonade stand outside his family's home.
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McKay and her visions are the inspiration behind Sarris’ latest work.
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With that knife, Bland stabbed her husband in the head and neck — and, afterward, sliced her teenage daughter in the forearm as the teen tried to get Emii from Bland, the report says.
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Jackie and Shadow did depart the nest during last year’s show but returned safely afterward.
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Firefighters quickly found the seat of the fire and stretched a hose line to the rear apartment, McCabe said.
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As the caravan turned right from 61st Street to go south on Kedzie Avenue, Alvarez drove his truck into the rear passenger side of the agents’ vehicle, causing about $1,300 in damage, according to the plea agreement.
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Mousa Tamari takes a beautiful crossing shot into the box from Ehsan Haddad and slides into the ball to send it past Argentina keeper Emiliano Martínez and into the back of the net for Jordan’s first score and third of the tournament.
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This is the first time Congo advances past the group stage.
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