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Recent Examples of side effect
Difficulty Sleeping Insomnia is a more common Abilify side effect, especially in adults.
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Rosanna Sutherby, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
The rest is a side effect of Van Sant’s storytelling style.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Just as a doctor may prescribe a medicine that has a side effect, but the help is greater than the harm, physics teachers must balance the value of getting students to embrace relativity, with the consequences of this misconception being relatively small.
—Don Lincoln, Big Think, 29 Aug. 2025
Importantly, the same heart issues can also be a side effect of COVID infection.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 27 Aug. 2025
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Rosanna Sutherby, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
The rest is a side effect of Van Sant’s storytelling style.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Just as a doctor may prescribe a medicine that has a side effect, but the help is greater than the harm, physics teachers must balance the value of getting students to embrace relativity, with the consequences of this misconception being relatively small.
—Don Lincoln, Big Think, 29 Aug. 2025
Importantly, the same heart issues can also be a side effect of COVID infection.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for side effect
Noun
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The ramifications of this could be enormous.—
Contessa Brewer,Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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There are plenty of historically problematic ramifications to starting an NFL season 0-2.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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For example, unusual aftereffects called echoes, generated as gravitational waves bounce off a firewall or other structure near the horizon, might appear after an initial signal.—
Matt von Hippel,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Students who learn to navigate real-world complexity—whether through apprenticeships, startups, or hands-on projects—may end up better prepared.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Even so, the article noted that tips for plumbers should start at about $20 for tasks like drain cleaning but increase with the complexity of the job.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The newest convolution is Italian Brainrot anime themes, popularized by creators like Smirzky, which turn the gibberish critters into cast members of a fictional TV show.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
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To run a convolution, data converts into laser light on the chip.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If left untreated, these infections can progress from the outer ear and lead to serious complications such as deafness, facial paralysis, or balance problems.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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If untreated, the illness can progress into a chronic phase, which may remain silent for years but can eventually cause serious complications, including heart rhythm problems, an enlarged heart or digestive issues.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Side effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side%20effect. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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