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
His family’s home of 20 years flooded in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
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Joe Murphy, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2025
Trump’s predecessor, President Biden, observed the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina and Hurricane Milton in Florida last fall by air before meeting with disaster response officials and victims on the ground.
—Sean Murphy, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's devastation on the East Coast last fall, Trump was critical of the federal government's response under President Joe Biden, and the state-level response led by then-Gov. Roy Cooper, also a Democrat.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 11 July 2025
But the first lady and I are here in Texas to express the love and support and the anguish of our entire nation in the aftermath of this really horrific and deadly flood.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 11 July 2025
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Joe Murphy, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2025
Trump’s predecessor, President Biden, observed the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina and Hurricane Milton in Florida last fall by air before meeting with disaster response officials and victims on the ground.
—Sean Murphy, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's devastation on the East Coast last fall, Trump was critical of the federal government's response under President Joe Biden, and the state-level response led by then-Gov. Roy Cooper, also a Democrat.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 11 July 2025
But the first lady and I are here in Texas to express the love and support and the anguish of our entire nation in the aftermath of this really horrific and deadly flood.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aftermath
Noun
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That has taught me that presence matters more than the duration of an interaction—even minutes can lead to life-changing outcomes.—
Dr. Eric George,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Medicaid coverage for abortions improves outcomes by allowing people to seek medical care earlier in pregnancy.—
Claire Laurier Decoteau,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The results give key findings from over 265 health tests, identify more than 365 dog breeds, and provide insights into genetics and ancestry.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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The results were adjusted for consecutive years versus that conventional use spread over the decade, as well as comorbidities and other conditions that could impact walking speed and strength.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 July 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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The episode underscores the precariousness of elite status in Putin’s Russia—and the unpredictable consequences for those who lose the president’s trust.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Another potential consequence if the emergency regulations had expired would have been a 10% loss of catch for Massachusetts lobstermen who primarily fish in state and federal waters in the Gulf of Maine, known as Area 1.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
7 July 2025
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“Aftermath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aftermath. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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