as in afterward
following in time or place
we're going to go to the mall later on
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as in subsequent
being, occurring, or carried out at a time after something else
the details of the plan will be filled in at a later date
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Recent Examples of later
Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Launched in 2008 and run by members of the Black fraternity Omega Psi Phi, it was later named in honor of late Georgia Tech defensive tackle Brandon Adams, who died unexpectedly in 2019 at the age of 21.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Adam Ismail, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
Pre-literacy skills and math concepts can be important for school districts and policymakers as children get ready to begin state testing in later years.
—Makiya Seminera, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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Adverb
Two days later, White robbed a Dollar General cashier and took off with a handful of cash, police said.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Launched in 2008 and run by members of the Black fraternity Omega Psi Phi, it was later named in honor of late Georgia Tech defensive tackle Brandon Adams, who died unexpectedly in 2019 at the age of 21.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
And choice cuts from the game’s phenomenal soundtrack wound up in later installments as well, so newcomers could experience the sheer bewilderment upon hearing it for the first time.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
Pre-literacy skills and math concepts can be important for school districts and policymakers as children get ready to begin state testing in later years.
—Makiya Seminera, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for later
Adverb
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The modern workplace has a strong flavor of poor management, with poor leadership quickly transforming what started as a good job into a bad one, with burnout and heavy workloads following soon afterward.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Volunteer Reserve Park Ranger Phil Headley, who walked the lake’s perimeter during the derby, noted that the rules of the fishing derby state that while parents can help cast the line during the contest, the kids must take control of the fishing pole afterward and reel in the fish.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In a subsequent Instagram post, Villa thanked the Grammy winner again for the opportunity.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The refrain has endured and been repeated at many of the band's subsequent performances.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The first Brazilian bill attempting to incorporate the concept of narcoterrorism into the national legal framework was put forward not long after, in June 2021.—
Evandro Cruz Silva,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Canadians scored twice in a minute soon after, with goals by Laura Stacey and Sarah Fillier prompting the Czechs to pull starting goalie Julie Pejsova for Michaela Hesova.—
John Wawrow,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Shortly thereafter, David Bowie‘s estate sold his songwriting catalog to Warner Chappell Music for $250 million.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Soon thereafter, Souders and Jennie left Frankfort and moved into the nearby Yates branch of the YWCA at 337 Washington Boulevard, taking jobs as waitresses at the Grund Hotel.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Later.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/later. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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