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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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
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The release of Frosty Fusions came around a month later, with the sweet treat arriving at locations nationwide on May 12.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Perfect for a vanity, living room, or anywhere that could use additional seating, this upholstered throne has earned over 1,000 five-star reviews on Amazon for its softness, back support and ease of assembly.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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There was no single issue bonding together these early trailblazers other than a desire to offer an alternative view on clubs whose media coverage was largely restricted to the back page of the local newspaper and a rather staid, flimsy matchday programme.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 June 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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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who did not speak to Ukrainian officials immediately after the operation, was ultimately given a full briefing and subsequent updates, according to a senior defense official.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
Preposition
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The food always brings you closer to the culture behind it.—
Sandals Resorts,
AFAR Media,
2 June 2025
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But what’s not transparent is the driving force behind the bill: Zillow.—
Mike Golden,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Preposition
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Leon Draisaitl buried a feed from Connor McDavid past Sergei Bobrovsky a little over a minute later to seal the Oilers’ 4-3 win at Edmonton’s Rogers Place to begin the best-of-7 series.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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But four years past the initial deadline, only 32% of the city’s total taxi medallions were affixed to wheelchair-accessible vehicles.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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All three stayed on friendly terms with him afterward, a point the defense emphasized.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2025
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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, whose annual state-of-the-county address Friday focused on recent local success stories, expressed worry afterward that presidential executive orders may hurt international travel and disrupt the region’s tourism-dependent economy.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 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 10 Jun. 2025.
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