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coming after

ADJECTIVE

following

Synonyms

STRONGEST

coming consecutive ensuing subsequent succeeding successive

STRONG

attendant back hinder latter posterior pursuing rear resulting serial specified then trailing

WEAK

a while later after a while afterward coming next consequent consequential directly after henceforth in pursuit in search of in the wake of later later on next next off on the scent presently proximate sequent sequential seriate supervenient when

Antonyms

STRONG

front preceding

WEAK

first leading

ADJECTIVE

posterior

Synonyms

STRONG

following latter

WEAK

after ensuing later next postliminary subsequential succeeding

Antonyms

STRONG

preceding

WEAK

ADJECTIVE

pursuing

Synonyms

STRONG

ensuing following

WEAK

in pursuance of on the lookout for out to

Antonyms

STRONG

preceding

Example Sentences

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The timing appeared significant, coming after Xi hosted a string of world leaders, including US President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin, in Beijing.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

At Wembley, her opener was crucial, coming after Brighton had dominated the first 30 minutes and with City struggling to get a foothold.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

He made clear the U.S. was coming after allegedly corrupt Mexican politicians.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Oil prices rose more than 5% on Wednesday, with most of the increase coming after The Wall Street Journal reported details of the IEA’s unprecedented market intervention plan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

“Yes! So now they think the children are stealing from them and they called the police—” “The police? The police are coming after the hungry childrens?”

From "The Unfinished Angel" by Sharon Creech

coming after

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