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 the two shooting deaths of Robertson and McCray — both of which Zeah has been charged with — Corrections had the opportunity to launch its investigation into ASAP’s conduct.
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Glynis Kazanjian, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2025
What blows my mind is our resignation in the aftermath of this nonsense.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
The large downgrade in growth expectations in the aftermath of April's 'liberation day' tariff announcements has now partially unwound.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 June 2025
The Vaccines for Children program, created in the aftermath of a measles outbreak that hit kids from low-income families disproportionately hard, must cover shots recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 17 June 2025
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Glynis Kazanjian, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2025
What blows my mind is our resignation in the aftermath of this nonsense.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
The large downgrade in growth expectations in the aftermath of April's 'liberation day' tariff announcements has now partially unwound.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 June 2025
The Vaccines for Children program, created in the aftermath of a measles outbreak that hit kids from low-income families disproportionately hard, must cover shots recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aftermath
Noun
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The court today disregards Congress's express desire to prevent that very outcome.—
June 26,
CBS News,
26 June 2025
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Legal and financial barriers delay needed care, leading to substantially worse health outcomes for our community.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The result is a versatile cooker for waffles, pancakes, meat, veggies, and kinda whatever.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
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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
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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Federal agencies including the Department of Justice, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have warned of strict consequences for doctors and hospitals providing care opposed by the administration.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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But appealing to both audiences has led to an unintended consequence: clubs playing in conditions many have never encountered before.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
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“Aftermath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aftermath. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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