afterclap

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Noun
  • Any burden on adults is, according to the ruling, merely a side effect of this legitimate regulation.
    Meg Leta Jones, The Conversation, 27 June 2025
  • Sonu matched or outperformed conventional treatments, with no reported side effects.
    Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • The stubborn love between father and son also has its spotlight during the denouement, and the thought of who might portray Hiccup’s mother Valka (voiced by Cate Blanchett originally) in the live-action sequel already in the works is intriguing.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 June 2025
  • That’s what’s tragic about the denouement of Biden’s decades of distinguished public service.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • Yet the aftershocks of 2008 continue, and today’s economic pressures—rising costs, stagnant wages, global instability—are forcing a reckoning.
    Benjamin van der Lande, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
  • Less than two hours after the initial quake, some areas experienced 13 different aftershocks, ranging from 5.1 to 3.1, the USGS reported.
    Terry Collins, USA Today, 8 June 2025
Noun
  • But with the fate of Iran’s nuclear program unknown, and the consequences of America’s intervention still unclear, Trump may be living with the repercussions for the rest of his presidency, and beyond.
    Massimo Calabresi, Time, 26 June 2025
  • Investigative journalism that exposes corruption and malfeasance by powerful people and companies comes with a serious risk of legal repercussions, and requires resources—such as time and money—that tend to be in short supply for freelancers.
    Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Astronomers have discovered extraordinarily powerful X-ray jets blasting from two supermassive black holes that are so ancient that the jets shine in the afterglow of the Big Bang.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 15 June 2025
  • Fils asked the French faithful, when former player Marion Bartoli put a microphone to his lips at the center of the court in the afterglow of a resurrection, measured by a 7-6(3), 7-6(4), 2-6, 0-6, 6-4 scoreline.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • In formulating monetary policy, the Fed will continue to monitor the implications of incoming information for the economic outlook and is prepared to adjust the stance of monetary policy as appropriate if risks emerge that hinder the attainment of its dual objectives.
    Rohit Arora, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • The Mets-Phillies matchup on Friday is a big one that will have implications for the top of the National League East, while the Boston Red Sox will face Rafael Devers just under a week after trading him to the San Francisco Giants.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • The whole saga has echoes of what happened last year with Ter Stegen’s former team-mate Ilkay Gundogan.
    Pol Ballús, New York Times, 27 June 2025
  • Among Friends has echoes of Salter’s brilliance, in its elegant lines, flawless metaphors, and its mirroring of the cracks and shattering implosions lingering just beneath the surface of our closest connections.
    Jane Ciabattari June 24, Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
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“Afterclap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterclap. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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