side effects

variants also side reactions
plural of side effect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for side effects
Noun
  • But then why spend so much time making Jake and Vince struggle with the moral and legal ramifications of their decisions?
    Andrew Bernard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Wall Street is brushing off recession risks and the ramifications of a government shutdown, with stocks at healthy highs and interest rate cuts expected soon.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Many people who had COVID are still dealing with aftereffects of the illness, such as long hauler syndrome, which may contribute to depression.
    Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
  • In addition to the potential aftereffects of treatment, all cancer survivors have to deal with other concerns such as the continuing fear of recurrence.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Today, Jose Cuervo is the largest tequila producer in the world, and its historic distillery, in the eponymous town of Tequila, offers a fascinating look at the drink’s complexities.
    David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
  • What are the difficulties and complexities of family bonds?
    Brent Lang, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Even with a low fatality rate, the virus can cause lasting complications, including brain damage, neurological problems, and blindness.
    Suhail Bhat, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
  • People with severe myopia have a higher risk of sight-threatening complications that can lead to even poorer vision.
    Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
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