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Recent Examples of side effect
This is called tardive dyskinesia, a side effect that some doctors consider worse than schizophrenia itself.
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Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
One possible side effect of taking GLP-1 drugs is hair thinning.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Apr. 2026
Another side effect can be dry, irritated eyes because of dehydration.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Sasse is on daraxonrasib, and experiencing a visible side effect.
—Eva Flowe
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
One possible side effect of taking GLP-1 drugs is hair thinning.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Apr. 2026
Another side effect can be dry, irritated eyes because of dehydration.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Sasse is on daraxonrasib, and experiencing a visible side effect.
—Eva Flowe
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for side effect
Noun
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Could there be wider ramifications for government funding?—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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While the ramifications are currently most evident in Asia, Neumann said that as manufacturing and consumer sentiment decline, that is likely to spill over into other economies that rely on the region for trade.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Like other music tours that year, Lilith Fair was the victim of aftereffects of the 2008 recession.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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Checkmarx isn’t the only security company to suffer the aftereffects of the Trivy breach.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2026
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Miralot is also helping film students to better grasp the complexities of the international festival circuit, says Steve Reverand, co-director of the Prague Film School in the Czech Republic.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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The complexity of your record-keeping Depending on your record keeping and business model, digital alternatives to adding machines may better suit your needs.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 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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While everyone can be affected by smoke or ozone, the MPCA says those at higher risk of health complications include outdoor workers, older adults, children, those who are pregnant, and those who have heart or lung conditions.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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There have also been other complications.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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“Side effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side%20effect. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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