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
Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni told reporters after the match, which finished 1-1, that Messi preferred to come off rather than see Scaloni take off young playmaker Thiago Almada.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 14 June 2025
Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 9 June 2025
He was seen last at his home but was found soon after.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 9 June 2025
Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2023
As a general rule, experts suggest investing between 15% to 25% of your after-tax income.
—Ivana Pino, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2023
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Preposition
Seeing her husband again after such a long time, and after completing her countdown on the doorbell camera, was a special moment for Jimmi.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni told reporters after the match, which finished 1-1, that Messi preferred to come off rather than see Scaloni take off young playmaker Thiago Almada.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 14 June 2025
Adverb
Instead, take a cue from your local record shop and keep them on a shelf or in a crate somewhere with minimal humidity, only taking them out to play and putting them right back after.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 9 June 2025
He was seen last at his home but was found soon after.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 9 June 2025
Adjective
The after stateroom can be optioned as a lounge, turning the Fiart 43 into an excellent choice for a cruising couple who is ready to say ciao, bella!, albeit with a noticeable American accent.
—Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2023
As a general rule, experts suggest investing between 15% to 25% of your after-tax income.
—Ivana Pino, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for after
Adverb
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This man was an Army paratrooper who was later killed on Omaha Beach and never met his child.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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When asked where Jean lived, Joseph gave an address that police later identified as Roseau’s, an apparent building on Snyder Ave.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
15 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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The first one had been engaged to uncover Fred’s affairs (three) and the others, after her divorce from Fred, to monitor his subsequent marriages (two).—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
15 June 2025
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Vancouver and Seattle will choose seventh and eighth, respectively, in Round 1, then will switch spots with each other for each subsequent round.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Preposition
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Through it all Trump was seated at a reviewing stand in front of the Washington Monument, alongside his wife, and much of his Cabinet, all of them behind bullet-proof glass.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
15 June 2025
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Over the past five years, several major insurers have cut coverage in the most vulnerable parts of Florida or withdrawn from the state entirely, often citing growing costs as the main reason behind their decision.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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Airstream In place of the dinette/convertible secondary bed Airstream trailers would typically house in this rear space, Airstream installs the main bedroom area to give owners the opportunity to enjoy scenic views and fresh air from the comfort of bed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 June 2025
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Floor-to-ceiling glass panels frame views of the adjacent waterfront and rear outdoor space, which has been arranged to emphasize the waterfront access.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Preposition
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The remaining eastbound traffic was allowed to move past the crash scene in the outside lanes.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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With an agentic system, by the time you’re alerted to a P1 incident, multiple agents may already be working the case: clustering alerts, identifying root causes, fetching past incident data and, in some cases, starting remediation.—
Karthik Sj,
Forbes.com,
17 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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Immediately afterward, Combs allegedly left the hotel.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
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 20 Jun. 2025.
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