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directly 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 after coming next consequent consequential 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

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directly after

Last September, a court rejected a bid by Fenech to void the statements he gave to police directly after his 2019 arrest.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

The goal is to train 300 auto mechanics over the next three years who will be eligible to start jobs directly after high school with Ford dealerships, boosting the pipeline of younger workers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026

She was then brought back to reprise the character in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” the 2016 spinoff film that takes place directly after the events of “Andor.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2025

Ryan Christiansen, Caledonia's president and head distiller, says his business had an order on track for shipment to Quebec cancelled directly after tariffs were announced.

From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2025

On the second day at sea, directly after dinner, Lefty made a tour of the ship.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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