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afterclaps

noun

plural of afterclap
as in side effects

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  1. repercussions
  2. implications
Noun
  • The sanctions add to that military pressure by adding economic repercussions, especially if the sanctions target buyers and networks helping sustain Russian energy.
    — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The repercussions for having too much fun are better than the results of having too little.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of repercussions
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  • Time therefore became a critical factor, as market participants first needed to understand the role and implications of partnering with a public investor that shared both risks and returns.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Both of these games have big implications for the remainder of the season, and should be some of the most fun to watch on the schedule.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
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“Afterclaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterclaps. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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