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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And the aftershocks still inform the framework of our economy, legal system and cultural memory.
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Though, amazingly, the fatal scene was not considered a stunt because no stunt performers were involved, the aftershock had a profound effect on the profession.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 14 June 2025
Two hours after that, at least 39 aftershocks of at least a 2.5 magnitude occured in the region, authorities said.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 8 June 2025
The aftershocks will be felt in the Middle East and beyond.
—Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Though, amazingly, the fatal scene was not considered a stunt because no stunt performers were involved, the aftershock had a profound effect on the profession.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 14 June 2025
Two hours after that, at least 39 aftershocks of at least a 2.5 magnitude occured in the region, authorities said.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 8 June 2025
The aftershocks will be felt in the Middle East and beyond.
—Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for aftershock
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“Aftershock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftershock. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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