aftercare
noun
af·ter·care
ˈaf-tər-ˌker 
: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (such as a hospital)
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Plus, aftercare is not an afterthought.
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Garments treated with the finish can be renewed using Nikwax aftercare products.
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/ Cbs Minnesota, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Plus, aftercare is not an afterthought.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
Garments treated with the finish can be renewed using Nikwax aftercare products.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
How to Care for Blueberries Proper aftercare is important, as blueberries require annual pruning, fertilizing, and intentional watering.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for aftercare
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“Aftercare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftercare. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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aftercare
noun
af·ter·care
-ˌke(ə)r, -ˌka(ə)r
: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (as a hospital or prison)
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