AFTERMATH Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

aftermath

noun

ˈaf-tər-ˌmath

Definition of aftermath

as in outcome

a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause the surgery was successful, but she now had to deal with its aftermath: a huge bill

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Recent Examples of aftermath Rain forces some pests inside to look for dry ground; others rely on the aftermath of the rain for food, breeding and even shelter. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 8 July 2026 Seemingly revived in the immediate aftermath, Djokovic forced two set points on Auger-Aliassime’s serve in the next game. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 7 July 2026 Castile’s girlfriend livestreamed the aftermath on Facebook Live, bringing international attention to the shooting. — Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026 Footage from the aftermath of the crash, shared by NBC 4 New York, shows the aircraft in the water, leaning to one side, next to what appears to be an FDNY boat. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for aftermath

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Noun

Even in that outcome, however, as Law recently wrote, Wiggins could end up one day thriving as a high-leverage arm.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Kaley’s case was a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, and the verdict could influence the outcome of thousands of similar lawsuits accusing social media companies of deliberately causing harm.

— Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of outcome

Noun

Any actions against those responsible for the structural failure are pending the results of the ongoing investigation, the agency said.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
The result is a new generation of patients planning trips around treatments rather than squeezing appointments into an existing vacation.

— Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of result

Noun

The resultant sonic boom shock waves frequently shattered windows, cracked building walls, and unnerved citizens within earshot.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 July 2026
Justices Thomas and Jackson focused in part on the court’s notorious 1857 decision called Dred Scott, which ruled a slave couldn’t be a citizen or claim the resultant rights and privileges.

— Chris Kenning, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Definition of resultant

Noun

The consequences of those decisions, however, including suspensions, may be modified under Article 27, which FIFA cited in reversing Balogun's ban.

— Connor Greene, Time, 6 July 2026
Extreme heat pushes these cool-water species beyond their comfort zone, sometimes with deadly consequences.

— Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

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