variants
also side reaction
as in ramification
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of side effect
Fong had been providing him twice-weekly testosterone injections, as well as injections of anastrozole, a chemotherapy drug intended to prevent breast growth, which can be a side effect of testosterone.
—
Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Charmking Compression Socks Swollen legs and feet are an all-too-common side effect of flying, which is why flight attendants use compression socks to keep blood flowing and discomfort at bay.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Chemical Burns Another side effect, also due to the acidity of apple cider vinegar, is chemical burning.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
The arch support worked overtime for her almost non-existing arches and prevented her shins and feet from feeling pain, an uncomfortable side effect of footwear that’s too flat.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for side effect
Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Charmking Compression Socks Swollen legs and feet are an all-too-common side effect of flying, which is why flight attendants use compression socks to keep blood flowing and discomfort at bay.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Chemical Burns Another side effect, also due to the acidity of apple cider vinegar, is chemical burning.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
The arch support worked overtime for her almost non-existing arches and prevented her shins and feet from feeling pain, an uncomfortable side effect of footwear that’s too flat.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for side effect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for side effect
Noun
-
Metro could also face some tricky legal ramifications from relying on its savings.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
-
Kyiv says many Ukrainian prisoners of war have been killed by Russia’s forces, but there have so far been no legal ramifications.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
What To Know According to footage filmed by witness Ryan Garza, several officers can be seen rubbing their eyes, squinting, and struggling with the aftereffects of the gas on October 4.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
-
The aftereffects of the Simchat Torah massacre, when more civilian blood was spilled and on Israeli soil, livestreamed for the whole world to see, are certain to be as wide-reaching.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The only divorce thus far that really digs into the complexity of these kinds of cases is Allura’s, which is rife with hyperbolic, soapy drama.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
-
Still, the team notes that the real world adds complexity.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Its ability to perform convolutions with far less computational drag opens the door to faster, smarter AI in everything from self-driving cars to medical scans.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
1 Oct. 2025
-
The newest convolution is Italian Brainrot anime themes, popularized by creators like Smirzky, which turn the gibberish critters into cast members of a fictional TV show.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The perpétuelle montre à tact showcases many of the key refinements and complications that Breguet perfected, including automatic winding, a calendar display, and an ingenious tact mechanism for telling the time silently or in darkness.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
-
As millions of Americans decide whether to get a covid shot this season, public health researchers worry vaccination rates will slide further, especially because Hispanic and Black Americans and those under 30 have lower rates, exposing them to serious complications such as long covid.—
Phillip Reese,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Side effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side%20effect. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share