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or afterwards
as in later
following in time or place
we'll go to the play, then have supper afterward
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Recent Examples of afterward
The father and son couldn’t believe their good fortune — Dad fought his emotions afterward.
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Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
During a rain delay that began afterward, the stream consistently had hundreds of concurrent viewers, many spamming the chat section and professing their support for the soccer star.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 16 Feb. 2025
Still, the stalwart Parnell shone in his roles, no matter the size, and his invaluable comic presence served him well afterward, with Tina Fey remembering her SNL colleague for the scene-stealing role of Dr. Leo Spaceman on her series 30 Rock.
—Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2025
To reduce any risk, follow your healthcare provider's instructions on preparing for the procedure and what to do afterward.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 15 Feb. 2025
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Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
During a rain delay that began afterward, the stream consistently had hundreds of concurrent viewers, many spamming the chat section and professing their support for the soccer star.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 16 Feb. 2025
Still, the stalwart Parnell shone in his roles, no matter the size, and his invaluable comic presence served him well afterward, with Tina Fey remembering her SNL colleague for the scene-stealing role of Dr. Leo Spaceman on her series 30 Rock.
—Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2025
To reduce any risk, follow your healthcare provider's instructions on preparing for the procedure and what to do afterward.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 15 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for afterward
Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterward
Adverb
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Six months later, LaSota was released on bail but stopped showing up for court.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2025
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The British player Tara Moore, who was charged with an anti-doping violation later shown to be caused by contamination that took far longer to wind its way through, joined the chorus, as did her compatriot Liam Broady.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Not long after, Hegseth was deployed to Guantanamo Bay in Cuba from June 2004 to April 2005, then returned to finance—and hated it.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes,
7 Feb. 2025
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The new graphics cards, launched on January 30 and sought after feverishly by game enthusiasts, promise better processing speeds and image rendering ability.—
Chris Lau,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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After planting, water thoroughly and thereafter only when the surface soil starts to dry.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
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The family moved to International Falls shortly thereafter.—
Tammie Calder,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Afterward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterward. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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