aftershock
noun
af·ter·shock
ˈaf-tər-ˌshäk 
1
: an aftereffect of a distressing or traumatic event
2
: a minor shock following the main shock of an earthquake
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The first aftershock came just minutes after the earthquake.
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After the shaking stops, expect aftershocks and avoid damaged buildings.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Now, the space agency is also grappling with the aftershocks from an ongoing government shutdown that threatens to stall any plans to reopen contracts.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
The earthquake, which ruptured along the Sagaing Fault, was followed by a strong 6.4 magnitude aftershock, and caused widespread damage.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
In an expansive interview with USA TODAY that covered the cultural aftershocks of his book and changing parenting norms, Haidt laid out his latest advice for parents.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Now, the space agency is also grappling with the aftershocks from an ongoing government shutdown that threatens to stall any plans to reopen contracts.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
The earthquake, which ruptured along the Sagaing Fault, was followed by a strong 6.4 magnitude aftershock, and caused widespread damage.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
In an expansive interview with USA TODAY that covered the cultural aftershocks of his book and changing parenting norms, Haidt laid out his latest advice for parents.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Aftershock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftershock. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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