side effects

variants also side reactions
plural of side effect

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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
  • The titillating drama explores the complexities of dominant-submissive relationships and fetishes, as Ray gets aroused by making Colin lick his boots, buy his groceries and sleep at the foot of his bed.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
  • My focus was always trying to bring the kind of complexities of the kink world to the screen…trying to find the warmth in that community rather than be like Prince Albert, whips, chains, and gags.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 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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