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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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  • Mayor Castillo told the Sun Sentinel on Friday that any financial implications for residents and whether the city will terminate its current contracts remain unclear.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The trial is being closely watched for its implications for other fatal high-speed crashes that don't involve drugs or alcohol.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
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“Afterclaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterclaps. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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