AFTERSHOCKS Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

aftershocks

noun

plural of aftershock

as in foreshocks

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Noun

Parkinson’s is often marked by tremors, slow or impaired movement, tenseness or rigidity and difficulty balancing, as well as speech changes and loss of automatic motor functions like blinking or smiling, according to Mayo Clinic.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Parkinson’s disease is a condition characterized by tremors, muscle rigidity, and problems with balance.

— Mike McRae September 10, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of tremors

Noun

The war’s repercussions have spread across the Middle East, including conflict in Lebanon and confrontations involving Iran and the United States, while Israel faces a divisive election and questions over security failures.

— Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
There is a lot of Dutton history that plays into this premiere, with Kayce seeing the repercussions of Tate being in harm’s way because of the family name and land.

— Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of repercussions

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After the Federal Open Market Committee voted to keep interest rates steady in July, Warsh promised to keep an eye on the markets and address price shocks when necessary.

— Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
The generally solid job market has helped consumers spend, although many economists remain surprised by how well shoppers have weathered a series of shocks, including higher gas prices, inflation, political uncertainty and growing fears about AI.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of shocks

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American officials continue to evaluate the potential outbreak and its broader biosecurity implications.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
The fiscal implications on local communities of Senate Enrolled Act 1 and its sweeping property tax reform measures is on Olthoff’s mind, as well as that of her Democratic challenger.

— Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of implications

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For 13 years, the high-precision instrument had been bolted to a rocky outcrop in the hills of western Venezuela, quietly tracking the millimeter-scale movements of the Boconó fault, which was the likely source of the first of the two quakes.

— David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2026
But the quakes also exposed a sense of solidarity, as neighbors were forced to rely on one another in the immediate aftermath.

— Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of quakes

Noun

Panamanian authorities had not attributed any deaths to the earthquakes.

— Aris Mariota, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
David Ryder | Reuters The typical homeowners insurance policy excludes or limits coverage for damage from certain disasters, such as earthquakes, landslides and floods, according to insurance experts.

— Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026

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