as in consequences
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 aftermaths
Instead, headlines focus on tragedies and their painful aftermaths instead of prevention.
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Laura Carno, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
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, 3 Sep. 2025
The death toll for each of those quakes rose to over 1,000 people, local officials said in their aftermaths.
—Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
Laura Carno, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
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, 3 Sep. 2025
The death toll for each of those quakes rose to over 1,000 people, local officials said in their aftermaths.
—Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aftermaths
Noun
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Whether that fluctuating dynamic between coach and players should have any lasting consequences is a matter for United’s board and owners which, as Amorim referenced in his pre-match press conference, includes the Glazers as well as Ratcliffe.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Doing so could lead to serious consequences, including years in prison, according to Steve Levin, a University of Maryland Carey School of Law professor.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Global Vaccine Data Network project was designed to study both, as well as other outcomes, Black said.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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But an orientation toward the future can boost your networking outcomes by 12%.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 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
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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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“Aftermaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aftermaths. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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