as in consequences
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 aftereffects
Because there are no other nearby heat generators, that energy must be residual aftereffects of an earlier era.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
1 July 2026
But its costs and aftereffects will likely linger for years.
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Scott Horsley,
NPR,
17 June 2026
In other words, the aftereffects of COVID-19 are still present, according to Tara Leytham Powell, an associate professor of social work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
Like other music tours that year, Lilith Fair was the victim of aftereffects of the 2008 recession.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
Checkmarx isn’t the only security company to suffer the aftereffects of the Trivy breach.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2026
The economic aftereffects, given Iran’s oil production and its control over the Strait of Hormuz, could be also substantial.
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Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
4 Mar. 2026
Since then, a number of factors — a switch to other development models in search of more efficiency, COVID, and aftereffects of the 2023 strikes among them — combined to push the number of network pilots down each year to a low of just five in 2024.
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Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026
While technical recovery may take days, the financial aftereffects frequently persist far longer.
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Randy Sadler,
Forbes.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
1 July 2026
But its costs and aftereffects will likely linger for years.
—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
17 June 2026
In other words, the aftereffects of COVID-19 are still present, according to Tara Leytham Powell, an associate professor of social work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
Like other music tours that year, Lilith Fair was the victim of aftereffects of the 2008 recession.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
Checkmarx isn’t the only security company to suffer the aftereffects of the Trivy breach.
—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2026
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
Since then, a number of factors — a switch to other development models in search of more efficiency, COVID, and aftereffects of the 2023 strikes among them — combined to push the number of network pilots down each year to a low of just five in 2024.
—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026
While technical recovery may take days, the financial aftereffects frequently persist far longer.
—
Randy Sadler,
Forbes.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aftereffects
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The consequences extend beyond provider burnout and administrative cost.
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Backers like the California Chamber of Commerce say those changes would expedite public projects, though environmental groups warn of the environmental consequences of limiting CEQA’s oversight of new infrastructure.
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Those outcomes strengthen local labor markets and expand the nation’s talent pipeline.
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Early introductions significantly reduce aggression between males and females, leading to more successful breeding outcomes.
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The tool, developed by independent AI engineer Luke Geel, analyzes past results and players’ activity—from posture to blink rate—spotting connections that might be imperceptible to the average viewer but visible to top pros.
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Tesla’s results – which came in above expectations – indicate the company may be recovering after two straight years of annual sales drops and the removal EV tax credits in the US, which has lowered the incentive for prospective American buyers.
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In The Scenario, reporter Kirbie Johnson takes readers behind the scenes of the buzziest movies and TV shows to reveal how the best wigs, special-effects makeup, and more are created.
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New Jersey Transit warned Friday morning that rail service is subject to delays of up to 30 minutes and select train cancellations due to the effects of extreme heat on equipment.
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“Aftereffects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aftereffects. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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