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
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo was just called offside after a long, looping lob found him in the left side of the box for a goal.
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 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 the expiration of a $7,500 federal tax incentive for new electric vehicles, California is stepping in to try to motivate buyers to go electric.
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Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo was just called offside after a long, looping lob found him in the left side of the box for a goal.
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 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.
Adverb
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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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His body was found the next day behind a gas station, the county coroner said in a statement.
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The reasoning behind this movement is that America was founded on Christian principles, and, according to some, ought to adopt Christianity as its official religion.
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This tournament has built credibility by showcasing teams competing at a high level, then shaking hands afterward.
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Not long afterward, he was elected president on a platform deeply hostile to the West and its liberal ideology, and especially to the United States — threatening a hard fight in the event of war.
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The vehicle sustained major rear damage and the front right tire struck the road’s curb.
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In addition, the rear brake lever has been repositioned to be more accessible than before.
Preposition
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The sleeveless gown featured a semi-sheer corset bodice with a curtain of lace foliage that cascaded down past the thigh-high slit, forming an elegant silhouette.
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Not even foundations are visible, and a long gravel road toward that part of the island leads past occasional farms and vast swaths of emptiness and then, finally, to a muddy riverbank thick with mosquitos.
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“After.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/after. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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