in the wake of

phrase

1

: close behind and in the same path of travel

… missionaries arrived in the wake of conquistadors and soldiers …

—Sabine MacCormack

2

: as a result of : as a consequence of

… power vacuums left in the wake of the Second World War.

—Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.

Examples of in the wake of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Julian Nagelsmann resigned as Germany’s coach in the wake of the stunning defeat to the South Americans. — Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

England’s search for a new captain in the wake of the international retirement of Ben Stokes looks certain to end with what has appeared their only real choice — a second spell in charge for Root. — Paul Newman, New York Times, 24 July 2026

The mayor’s favorability ratings took a nosedive last year in the wake of the Palisades fire, which destroyed thousands of homes and left 12 people dead. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

As many Americans have soured on the country in the wake of its brutal campaign in Gaza, Maher’s views have only hardened. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 23 July 2026

Rhymes for in the wake of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove