side effects

variants also side reactions
Definition of side effectsnext
plural of side effect

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for side effects
Noun
  • The move imperils public interest reporting and will have ramifications far beyond this specific case.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Just understand that there are ramifications to this support, too, like tax implications, credit score damage and more.
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • This brings me back to CET, which has delivered a solid return over the last three years, as markets moved away from the aftereffects of the pandemic and looked more toward the future, including productivity gains from AI.
    Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Both teams will feel the aftereffects.
    Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The company states that every dataset, every algorithm, is curated by veterinarians who have worked in clinics, faced emergency cases, and navigated the complexities of treatment decisions.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
  • This project has more complexities than others around the country, Rock and Pratt said.
    Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The risk of complications from not receiving a vitamin K shot at birth far outweighs the risks of the injection itself.
    Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Other groups that are more likely to suffer from measles complications include adults older than 20 years old, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems, the federal health agency said.
    Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Side effects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side%20effects. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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