subsequently

adverb

sub·​se·​quent·​ly ˈsəb-si-ˌkwent-lē How to pronounce subsequently (audio)
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Synonyms of subsequently
: at a later or subsequent time
comments that were subsequently shown to be inaccurate
By denying him a hearing beforehand, a jury subsequently ruled, prison officials had violated his right to due process.David Margol
If we go back in history, we come to artists who in their time were as fashionable and acclaimed as Warhol was in his time but who subsequently went through periods of total oblivion.Andre Emmerich

Examples of subsequently in a Sentence

subsequently found the missing glove
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This individual subsequently died. Andrew Joseph, STAT, 17 May 2026 The pursuit subsequently ended after Cope allegedly struck the third vehicle. Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 16 May 2026 The case was subsequently dismissed. Alexandra Smyth, Fortune, 16 May 2026 Hearts players subsequently were ushered off the field of play, but several appeared to be confronted by Celtic fans who had entered into the area. Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for subsequently

Word History

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of subsequently was in 1537

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“Subsequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subsequently. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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