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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Recent Examples of after
C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The 6-foot-5 senior is healthy again after suffering a season-ending leg injury during the fourth game last season.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The two eldest children died soon after, but the younger four children survived.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
Ivana Pino, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2023
What does your after-party look like once the show ends?
—Calie Schepp, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2022
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Preposition
So, that means for the most part, the Reds’ trade pieces are in one of two groups — players who will be a free agent after the 2025 season and those with another year of team control through the 2026 season.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The 6-foot-5 senior is healthy again after suffering a season-ending leg injury during the fourth game last season.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Adverb
Soon after, hearing the thump of ball on metal gate, Badri stepped outside to check if his message had been heeded.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The two eldest children died soon after, but the younger four children survived.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
Adjective
As a general rule, experts suggest investing between 15% to 25% of your after-tax income.
—Ivana Pino, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2023
What does your after-party look like once the show ends?
—Calie Schepp, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for after
Adverb
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Residents said that police later used mosque loudspeakers to alert them to the jailbreak and seek help in arresting the escapees.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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La Russa won in 2021 and then watched things fall apart one year later, leading to Hahn’s firing in 2023.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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More: 'Adult money' and no college debt: Harris and Trump back alternative routes to good jobs Interest continues to grow in vocational and trade programs among young Americans as four-year college enrollments flag.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Tear-out occurs when the drill bit penetrates the material, splintering the back side.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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By the end of March, Moncler's shares had plummeted over 14%, and its subsequent first-quarter results in April confirmed a growth slowdown.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
3 June 2025
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Previous and subsequent cuts impacted properties like National Geographic, Pixar and the television channel Freeform.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
Preposition
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His strikeout-to-walk ratio is the team’s third-best over the past 25 years, behind only Phil Hughes and Ryan.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Silas Merritt Robertson, brother of O.G. Duck Dynasty kingpin Phil Robertson, who died on May 25 at 79, and Phil's son Willie Robertson, who's been CEO of the Duck Commander company behind the reality empire since 2002.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Brand-specific front and rear elements are completed by double scoop behind the seats that makes the look sporty yet sophisticated.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Kemp claimed a rear window rolled down and someone inside shot at him.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
Preposition
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Tuition is $525 for applications submitted by June 30 and $575 for submissions past that date.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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The Accord drove past him, then made a U-turn, a witness told detectives.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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Holmes followed Sale with an equally strong start Saturday — seven innings, six hits, one run — and afterward was asked about Sale’s mention the night before of how Holmes and Schwellenbach had helped in Sale’s turnaround.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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Trump had threatened big reciprocal tariffs on the EU and a host of countries in early April but paused all them, except for tariffs on China, shortly afterward.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Preposition
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What have been the biggest or most provocative questions for you since then?—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Aug. 2019
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But like every step before it, Ocando prevailed. His fight continued and since then, Ocando has acted as a legal consultant for the Venezuelan soccer league, Go Pro Sports Management and now teaches sports law at Florida Global University.—
Drake Hills,
azcentral,
27 Aug. 2019
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“After.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/after. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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