as in consequences
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 aftereffects
Many people who had COVID are still dealing with aftereffects of the illness, such as long hauler syndrome, which may contribute to depression.
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
In addition to the potential aftereffects of treatment, all cancer survivors have to deal with other concerns such as the continuing fear of recurrence.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
For example, unusual aftereffects called echoes, generated as gravitational waves bounce off a firewall or other structure near the horizon, might appear after an initial signal.
—Matt Von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
The city of Fort Worth is offering monetary relief to homeowners still dealing with the aftereffects of February 2021 winter storm, which brought sub-zero temperatures to Texas, resulting in tens of billions of dollars in statewide property damage.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2025
But the comic actor can still laugh at the accident's more humorous aftereffects.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Weeks later, the blood has been washed away, but the aftereffects of the bloodletting linger here in the coastal village of Al-Sanobar and throughout northwestern Syria.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
The episode will feature interviews with Foley, his family and other notable wrestlers from the time period who were there to witness the match and the aftereffects to Foley that night.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including snarled supply chains and labor shortages, have also contributed to higher home prices — and inflation is still not fully tamed.
—Kayla Mai, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2025
Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
In addition to the potential aftereffects of treatment, all cancer survivors have to deal with other concerns such as the continuing fear of recurrence.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
For example, unusual aftereffects called echoes, generated as gravitational waves bounce off a firewall or other structure near the horizon, might appear after an initial signal.
—Matt Von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
The city of Fort Worth is offering monetary relief to homeowners still dealing with the aftereffects of February 2021 winter storm, which brought sub-zero temperatures to Texas, resulting in tens of billions of dollars in statewide property damage.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2025
But the comic actor can still laugh at the accident's more humorous aftereffects.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Weeks later, the blood has been washed away, but the aftereffects of the bloodletting linger here in the coastal village of Al-Sanobar and throughout northwestern Syria.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
The episode will feature interviews with Foley, his family and other notable wrestlers from the time period who were there to witness the match and the aftereffects to Foley that night.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including snarled supply chains and labor shortages, have also contributed to higher home prices — and inflation is still not fully tamed.
—Kayla Mai, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aftereffects
Noun
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Zeek, who is raising his 13- and 10-year-old sons in the rowhouse on 8th Street, said there should be consequences for young people in the city committing violence to deter others.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Consider the long-term consequences.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Europe’s exit market offers resilience and consistent outcomes for stakeholders, not reliant IPOs.—
Aman Ghei,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Under the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the initiative will award $50 million to about a dozen projects looking at finding the causes of autism and improving outcomes for autistic individuals.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Smart nutrition management all through the season always works better than trying to achieve stunning results with last minute fertilizer fixes.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Researchers, meanwhile, have studied the feasibility of retrofitting certain mid-range jets (like the Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320, ATR 72, and Embraer 190) with windowless designs and have reported some promising results.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The effects of the RBI's outsized rate cut of 50 basis points in June have yet to filter through the economy, explained Malhotra, adding that the decision to hold rates steady was unanimous.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Concerns or reports of adverse effects can be directed to the FDA's Human Foods Program at 1-888-SAFEFOOD (1-888-723-3366).—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Instead, headlines focus on tragedies and their painful aftermaths instead of prevention.—
Laura Carno,
Denver Post,
24 Sep. 2025
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And although severe natural disasters bring federal relief dollars to areas in their aftermaths, not every major storm that causes flooding qualifies for direct aid from FEMA.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Aftereffects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aftereffects. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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