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
Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The ex-roommate of former Cold as Life frontman Rodney Barger was apprehended in Panama nearly 33 years after the punk rock singer‘s shooting in Detroit.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
Nina Burns, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Not long after, it was revealed that the team’s Banana Bowl will stream live on Disney+ in October as part of a larger partnership with Disney.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 May 2026
Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Mead estimates that a comprehensive before-and-after study of dredging and PFAS would take a year, though mimicking the actual dredging might be challenging.
—Patrick Sisson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
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Preposition
With nowhere else to play, the association in February 2024 voted to fold the region's oldest youth hockey program, the Pittsburgh Vipers, after 60 years.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The ex-roommate of former Cold as Life frontman Rodney Barger was apprehended in Panama nearly 33 years after the punk rock singer‘s shooting in Detroit.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
Adverb
Fire crews arrived shortly after and put it out.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Not long after, it was revealed that the team’s Banana Bowl will stream live on Disney+ in October as part of a larger partnership with Disney.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 May 2026
Adjective
The stock is getting hit in the after hours, down almost 9%.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Mead estimates that a comprehensive before-and-after study of dredging and PFAS would take a year, though mimicking the actual dredging might be challenging.
—Patrick Sisson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for after
Preposition
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Campbell appeared emotional following Wednesday’s hearing.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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New York City's LaGuardia Airport reopened Monday following Sunday night's runway crash.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Late last spring, Mater Dei Catholic beat rival Bonita Vista in the CIF San Diego Section championship game, then broke the Barons’ hearts again five days later in the Southern California Regional playoffs.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Three years later, the senior right-hander is headed to Notre Dame as one of the state’s top pitchers.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Premium Back Massager Practical, sleek, and top of the line, this back massager is perfect for at-home spa days.—
Maeve Dunigan,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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The device, known as the Grappler, was released from where it was installed on the front bumper of a sheriff’s vehicle and onto the fleeing suspect’s back tires.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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After that 2-1 defeat away to City last month, Arsenal’s subsequent 1-0 home win against Newcastle United still felt like the performance of a team acutely aware of the pressure mounting around them, with the Emirates Stadium crowd’s tetchiness palpable.—
Ayo Akinwolere,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Many researchers had assumed that all robotic missions sent there would so thoroughly succumb to Venus’s brutal combo of scorchingly hot surface temperature and crushingly high atmospheric pressure that little would be left behind for subsequent study.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
10 May 2026
Preposition
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Yarros, who serves as an executive producer on the series, also praised the creative team behind the adaptation.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Yet the Fire came out ahead, behind a career-high 26 points from Bridget Carleton.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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Crawford’s team received news shortly afterward that she was murdered in an apparent anti-trans attack.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Officials are expected to transfer detainees out of the facility in the coming weeks, with the complex to be dismantled afterward.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Carbon-ceramic brakes are also standard here and reduce unsprung mass by nearly 60 pounds, while a new front splitter and rear spoiler aid high-speed stability.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Parking will be available in the rear lot by Door 4.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Preposition
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Nearly 30 minutes later, Dudinha, who had terrorized Angel City throughout the night, sent in a cross from the left flank that Van Zanten was able to get to, ahead of Angel City defender Evelyn Shores, knocking it past goalkeeper Angelina Anderson.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Benjamin cruised past Jacksonville Bolles 12-4 in the state semifinal.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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“After.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/after. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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