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
Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
Rory McIlroy joined some golf immortals after winning The Masters on Sunday.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Soon after, Trump threatened China with an additional 50% tariffs on top of the 34% unveiled last week if the U.S. rival failed to withdraw its countermeasures.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Apr. 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
McGrady, the last to arrive in Halifax, was also the last to be buried there, on June 12, nearly two months after the disaster.
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The Herald also reported that authorities could not immediately reach 5 of the 17 workers following the collapse, but three of the men were confirmed safe soon after.
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As a general rule, experts suggest investing between 15% to 25% of your after-tax income.
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But a prevailing question is whether the administration has raced to act, made mistakes and later applied new narratives and legal justifications to specific deportation cases challenged in the news and in the courts.—
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Or, a bit later in the play, a conversation between Henry Johnson and the prison guard Jerry (Keith Kupferer) puts it slightly differently.—
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Those among the sea of Houston red, which stretched from near courtside to the back parts of the upper deck, knew this one was for Hakeem Olajuwon.—
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On the plus side, Tuten has legitimate three-down back potential.—
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In the subsequent months, her attorneys worked out an arrangement for Schrader to pay a confidential sum to resolve her allegations.—
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Review: Clooney, Fair and Balanced, in ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ Worsening economic conditions in the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis softened restaurant sales, and the subsequent recession hit casual dining chains the hardest.—
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By actively involving employees in the process, prioritizing human relationships, and clearly communicating the purpose behind workplace changes, organizations can make the most of their office investments.—
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The Canes likely will look to add defensive tackle depth in the portal behind David Blay, Justin Scott and Ahmad Moten.—
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This eats into rear occupancy comfort, but dog comfort is more important.—
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Here, too, Russian troops have made steady gains in recent weeks, particularly the north of the town of Lyman, a railway hub and rear support base for Ukraine’s troops.—
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His Gators’ career-high 34-point night pushed them past Auburn 79-73 and into Monday night’s national title game while cementing his status as one of the best shotmakers in recent memory on college basketball’s biggest stage.—
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But with another turn in the lead, Gaga and Mars officially move past that track, claiming sole ownership of third place.—
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The man, later identified as Isom, ran away afterward.—
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However, The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were present for the Service of Prayer and Dedication at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle afterward and held a reception for the couple in Windsor Castle.—
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What have been the biggest or most provocative questions for you since then?—
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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.—
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“After.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/after. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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