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
If this sells, that name is the first thing that should be changed, especially for a movie dealing with violence, death, trauma and especially grief in the aftermath of a high school shooting.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
The breadth of the storm means much of the country is dealing in some way with its aftermath.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
In 2002, the Clydesdales helped a nation heal in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Twenty-five launch crew workers were treated for smoke inhalation at the Cape Kennedy dispensary in the aftermath of the futile rescue attempt.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
The breadth of the storm means much of the country is dealing in some way with its aftermath.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
In 2002, the Clydesdales helped a nation heal in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Twenty-five launch crew workers were treated for smoke inhalation at the Cape Kennedy dispensary in the aftermath of the futile rescue attempt.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aftermath
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An investigation by the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) has found that Team Canada manipulated the outcome of the North American Cup in Lake Placid, New York, earlier this month.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Some organizations mistake busyness for productivity, valuing optics versus outcomes.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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This move risks dangerous results from the military and security establishment in the country, as well as the substantial Cuban contingent working in the security sphere.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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According to Fox 5, citing a flight expert, the unusual incident may not have been the result of a hard landing, but a possible malfunction in the aircraft’s automatic braking system.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The resultant impunity means people turn to alternative structures for protection, from vigilantes to the very criminals that oppress them.—
Obi Anyadike,
semafor.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Director of Transportation Tom Vander Woude said huge cost changes likely would also include changing the scope of the project, which automatically triggers the amendment process and the resultant bureaucratic reviews.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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The tense music and security cam footage seem to suggest this isn’t over, that Cooper could face consequences for hurting the guy.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
11 Jan. 2026
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Now there is hard evidence this all is getting very real, with consequences for everyone who pays an electric bill.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Aftermath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aftermath. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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