as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
in the U.S. slavery was abolished in 1865, but its aftereffects remained keenly felt long afterwards
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Recent Examples of aftereffect
For anyone looking to extend the metaphor of the film to an examination of the real-world aftereffects of Brexit, which saw the United Kingdom leaving the European Union, Garland says there is one important distinction.
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Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
As parks move forward from the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic and shifting populations, the closure will free up resources to invest elsewhere.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
These point to the long aftereffects of disaster on care.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Among the aftereffects of the devastating Los Angeles fires in January was widespread disruption across the entertainment industry.
—Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
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Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
As parks move forward from the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic and shifting populations, the closure will free up resources to invest elsewhere.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
These point to the long aftereffects of disaster on care.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Among the aftereffects of the devastating Los Angeles fires in January was widespread disruption across the entertainment industry.
—Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aftereffect
Noun
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Research links religion to positive outcomes after disasters, as engaging in faith helps people make sense of what's just happened.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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Research links religion is to positive outcomes after disasters, as engaging in faith helps people make sense of what's just happened.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The result is abundant natural light and views of the grounds beyond the home.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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The result, officials and experts say, is less violence and better outcomes.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
Noun
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After cooling, the resultant solid was ground into powder to produce the final pigment.—
Jay Kakade
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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Meanwhile caretakers are concerned with something that can be even more challenging to address: the psychological trauma resultant from years of abuse in captivity.—
Ryley Graham,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 June 2025
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What are the consequences of relying on a workforce of mainly undocumented individuals? From Dresser's perspective, undocumented workers are especially vulnerable when law enforcement agencies focus more on immigration status and less on violations of workers' rights.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
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Wealthy nations and corporations benefit from AI's capabilities while poorer communities disproportionately suffer from its environmental consequences.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Now, in the aftermath of Trump’s victory and China’s difficult decision, the Middle East is in flux, and Beijing has both hard choices and opportunities ahead of it.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Though various industries, including the fashion community, have rallied to help support local residents rebuild their lives in the aftermath of the historic damage, many Angelenos are still in the process of taking stock of what was lost.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The watch will remain in effect until 7 p.m. with up to 10 inches possible, the National Weather Service said in an alert.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Map shows where a flood watch is in effect in central Texas Monday, July 7, 2025.—
July 7,
CBS News,
7 July 2025
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“Aftereffect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aftereffect. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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