THEREAFTER Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

thereafter

adverb

t͟her-ˈaf-tər

Definition of thereafter

as in later

following in time or place gave his farewell speech and left the room shortly thereafter

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Recent Examples of thereafter Shortly thereafter, Callaway Golf Company, a leading American sports equipment manufacturer based in Carlsbad, CA, cut ties with Good Good amidst the outcry over the ad. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 Today, the trustees expect the old-age fund to be depleted by around 2032, covering about 77% of benefits thereafter. — Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026 Westlake officials say the campus will generate $5 million in annual revenue for the town for the first 10 years and $7 million annually thereafter, with roughly 75 employees on site once complete. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 Under state law, failure to pay that fee was considered a misdemeanor the first time and felonies thereafter. — Sofi Zeman august 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thereafter

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The film from writer-director Elle Sofe Sara will get a theatrical release in early 2027 before launching on digital platforms later next year.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
With Yeager ineligible for election to retain his seat and Saunders stepping down to retire at the end of this term later this year, neither will be on the council long-term going forward.

— James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of later

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Tagovailoa on return, boos Falcons and former Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who was greeted with boos during Friday’s preseason game, lingered on the field afterward to embrace several former teammates and Dolphins staffers.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
However, cooler heads prevailed, with respectful interactions afterward, and Khabib Nurmagomedov even assisting Song.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of afterward

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Soon after, Bier accused the Commission of violating the platform’s ad rules and said in a post on X that its ad account had been terminated.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Police describe what seems to be a phone tree the church members use to call on the congregation to pray and go to the family’s home — sometimes before the death, sometimes after.

— Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026

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