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Recent Examples of side effect
Her only side effect was fatigue.
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
This side effect, which happens in the liver, may lead to unwanted weight gain.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Any new symptom in an older person could be due to a drug side effect of their medication.
—Jerry Gurwitz, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
Prostate cancer treatment can leave you feeling fatigued, but there are ways to manage this side effect.
—Doru Paul, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
This side effect, which happens in the liver, may lead to unwanted weight gain.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Any new symptom in an older person could be due to a drug side effect of their medication.
—Jerry Gurwitz, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
Prostate cancer treatment can leave you feeling fatigued, but there are ways to manage this side effect.
—Doru Paul, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for side effect
Noun
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But the actual mechanics and immediate ramifications of Lucas’ plan were not immediately clear.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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The data has huge humanitarian ramifications, said Laurent Uwumuremyi, Mercy Corps’ country director for Haiti.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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The economic aftereffects, given Iran’s oil production and its control over the Strait of Hormuz, could be also substantial.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
4 Mar. 2026
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The difference between the event and the signature food from just down the street, however, lies in its aftereffect.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The opening notes of the title song introduced the exquisite complexity that characterized the album as a whole.—
Chris Young,
AJC.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Wacksman said an education gap remains a high barrier for many prospective buyers, as most don’t fully understand the complexity of housing transactions.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Previous studies have shown that hardware tailored for specific mathematical operations, such as Fourier and convolution transforms, can significantly outperform general-purpose processors.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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The twists, worries and delays in her story highlight the convolution of the U.S. immigration system and the challenges anyone who crossed the border without authorization faces in trying to become a legal resident.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
3 Dec. 2025
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Because her mom had complications during the birth, the little girl stepped up to help.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Research has also linked poor oral health with serious conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes complications, and stroke.—
Rep. Jaime Foster,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Side effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side%20effect. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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