aftershocks

plural of aftershock

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for aftershocks
Noun
  • Cuts to federal aid earlier this year coupled with repercussions from the shutdown have left many desperate for help.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The repercussions have been especially acute for California’s premium wineries, which depended on Canadian consumers for high-end wines.
    Dave Gordon, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • But for some people, the supplement has been linked to various side effects including headaches, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach aches, confusion or disorientation, tremors, low blood pressure, irritability, mild anxiety and depression.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
  • The signs of bird flu in dogs and cats include fever, lethargy, low appetite, red or inflamed eyes, discharge from eyes and nose, coughing or sneezing, difficulty breathing and neurologic signs such as tremors, seizures, incoordination or blindness, according to the AVMA.
    Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • From the 15th century down to the present day, the Church has constructed an identity and a past at odds with what the records show—expanding the authority and power of the papacy in ways that have striking broader political implications.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
  • The effort had long-term implications for the future.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • For someone used to orchestrating cinematic shocks behind the scenes, Moore suddenly found himself on the receiving end of one, and fans were left stunned as the season’s power balance shifted.
    Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The geological setting means that moderate and strong earthquakes are frequent, and the region is among the world’s most active, as highlighted by decades of seismic history and recent similar shocks in the region.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Indonesia has a history of catastrophic quakes, including the 2004 Indian Ocean disaster, making continuous seismic monitoring and preparedness crucial for minimizing casualties and infrastructure damage.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Regional tsunami warnings have since been cancelled, according to Reuters, but the pair of quakes left behind damage to buildings and roads.
    Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • That, too, had echoes of last season, when City, the reigning champions, lost their way completely after a promising start, winning just one match out of 13 in all competitions between late October and late December.
    Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Ditto the echoes of The Civil War, also examining a battle that pit brother against brother, and The Vietnam War, in which America became the occupying imperial force failing to understand or successfully combat a domestic insurgence.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Last month, at least seven earthquakes rattled the coast of Alaska in a span of 24 hours.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Aftershocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aftershocks. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

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