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
In the aftermath of their loss to Arizona, former Brave (and potential future Hall of Famer) Craig Kimbrell was called up from Triple-A to (hopefully) improve the bullpen, which currently has a 3.90 ERA and has converted only 10 of 21 save opportunities.
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Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Another woman was hospitalized after being knocked unconscious in the chaotic aftermath, Minnesota Police Chief Brian O’Hara told reporters at a Monday-morning press conference at the park.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 3 June 2025
This relationship ruptured completely in the aftermath of the October 7 attack.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Zimbabwe’s cricketers soaked in the surreal scenes, lapping it up in front of their giddy supporters at Trent Bridge in the aftermath of the one-off Test against England.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Another woman was hospitalized after being knocked unconscious in the chaotic aftermath, Minnesota Police Chief Brian O’Hara told reporters at a Monday-morning press conference at the park.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 3 June 2025
This relationship ruptured completely in the aftermath of the October 7 attack.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Zimbabwe’s cricketers soaked in the surreal scenes, lapping it up in front of their giddy supporters at Trent Bridge in the aftermath of the one-off Test against England.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aftermath
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Her relationship may have been seen as the ideal outcome of inner work, so its collapse may have felt disappointing, like a blow to their healing process.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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But the volatility and timing of rate changes will depend on the outcome of the ongoing legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and on possible capacity changes related to the introduction of the U.S. port docking fees on Chinese ships, which are uncertain.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
2 June 2025
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The result is more of a finer bar-and-grill — note that’s the new name — with dinners for $20-$40.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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Similar tests on reefs in the Florida Keys have been conducted, with mixed preliminary results, likely due to regional differences in SCTLD.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 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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Show how data from customers/employees contributes to product innovations; present plans for sharing resultant value. 2.—
James Felton Keith,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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For decades, residential development has occurred to the east and west despite the significant adverse health consequences for neighbors.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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With climate change, storms are becoming bigger and wetter and are bringing large amounts of rain to inland areas, often with deadly consequences.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
1 June 2025
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“Aftermath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aftermath. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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