as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
the surgery was successful, but she now had to deal with its aftermath: a huge bill
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Recent Examples of aftermath
Adding to the anticipation surrounding WrestleMania, WWE's official website has advertised a series of appearances for John Cena in the lead-up and immediate aftermath of the event.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
With first-quarter results looming and European luxury shares plunging in the immediate aftermath of the tariffs news, many executives skirted questions around potential impacts or mitigating strategies, instead reiterating the importance of the U.S. market for the industry.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2025
In the immediate aftermath, floodwaters provide the ideal breeding ground for insects carrying infectious diseases, as well as water supply contamination.
—New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2025
The fire was under control within about half an hour, and photos of the aftermath show the piano room with significant fire and smoke damage.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
With first-quarter results looming and European luxury shares plunging in the immediate aftermath of the tariffs news, many executives skirted questions around potential impacts or mitigating strategies, instead reiterating the importance of the U.S. market for the industry.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2025
In the immediate aftermath, floodwaters provide the ideal breeding ground for insects carrying infectious diseases, as well as water supply contamination.
—New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2025
The fire was under control within about half an hour, and photos of the aftermath show the piano room with significant fire and smoke damage.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aftermath
Noun
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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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Many scams are designed to isolate victims, urging secrecy or fabricating legal consequences to keep them from asking for help.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Aftermath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aftermath. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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