as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
in the U.S. slavery was abolished in 1865, but its aftereffects remained keenly felt long afterwards
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Recent Examples of aftereffect
Gallo Images Hurricane Helene debris fuels flames South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster said that the fires have been worsened by the aftereffects of Hurricane Helene, which devastated the region in September 2024.
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
The episode will feature interviews with Foley, his family and other notable wrestlers from the time period who were there to witness the match and the aftereffects to Foley that night.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The damage for Jett already was done, but doctors needed to control the aftereffects — the seizures.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Dec. 2024
These laws maintained a gender imbalance of Chinese immigrants for more than a century, and their aftereffects persist to this day.
—Jane Hu, The New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2025
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
The episode will feature interviews with Foley, his family and other notable wrestlers from the time period who were there to witness the match and the aftereffects to Foley that night.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The damage for Jett already was done, but doctors needed to control the aftereffects — the seizures.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Dec. 2024
These laws maintained a gender imbalance of Chinese immigrants for more than a century, and their aftereffects persist to this day.
—Jane Hu, The New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aftereffect
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The most devastating of all those outcomes undoubtedly came in 2021 when, with a 3-1 series lead, the Leafs failed to close out the Habs with three chances to do so.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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But as contagious as measles is, the outcome caused by just a few cases could be devastating, especially for children.—
Dan Sweeney,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Webb telescope observations could have occurred by chance or could be the result of previously unknown chemical processes at work on K2-18b.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Friday’s result provided further clarity on the Heat’s draft pick situation.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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Show how data from customers/employees contributes to product innovations; present plans for sharing resultant value. 2.—
James Felton Keith,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Finally, the resultant structure was coated in potassium hydroxide, which washes away less stable structures and leaves behind thousands of microscopic pores.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
20 Dec. 2024
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This shift in perception could have long-term consequences for universities, the labor market, and broader economic mobility, especially as alternative pathways like trade schools, online certifications, and direct-to-career programs gain popularity.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Further declines in vaccination rates could have significant consequences, the researchers found.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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And in the immediate aftermath of Trump’s attacks, alumni pride—and donations—have swelled.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Houthis, who said the attack killed at least 74 people and wounded 171 others, aired footage of the aftermath on their al-Masirah satellite news channel.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Apr. 2025
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That kind of knowledge production has, in effect, been automated.—
D. Graham Burnett,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2025
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Louisiana Louisiana’s law went into effect Jan. 1 requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, but the state hasn't issued guidance on what documentation residents need.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Aftereffect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aftereffect. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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