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
The damage for Jett already was done, but doctors needed to control the aftereffects — the seizures.
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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
Both the film’s original script and the new album were overhauled to incorporate the aftereffects of the Weeknd’s experience at SoFi.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
But not its impact: The Gold Rush may be long over, but its aftereffects still linger.
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—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
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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
Both the film’s original script and the new album were overhauled to incorporate the aftereffects of the Weeknd’s experience at SoFi.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
But not its impact: The Gold Rush may be long over, but its aftereffects still linger.
Get the latest stories in your inbox every weekday.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aftereffect
Noun
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It’s frequently discussed that having a doula improves outcomes, including shorter labor and fewer interventions.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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The outcomes of these talks could alter American access to Japan's lucrative auto and electronics markets, and potentially affect agricultural exports, too.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 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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For taxpayers who owe money, the consequences of a late filing can be costly, with steep monthly charges and daily interest accruals that quickly add up.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The consequences are disproportionately worse for families experiencing poverty that often lack the resources to help children catch up.—
Beth Swanson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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That’s bad news for millions of people in the central and southern US dealing with active flooding and those trying to clean up in the aftermath.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Executive Director of the American Red Cross recounted the pivotal moment when the hurricane's aftermath brought the community together.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The images show a once-standing village reduced to rubble. MORE: Israel takes control of Rafah, creating new 'security corridor' in Gaza Residents of Gaza were finally allowed to return to parts of northern Gaza when the ceasefire went into effect Jan. 19.—
Kerem Inal,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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When the executive order goes into effect, de minimis packages from China will be subject to an informal entry process, and each package that travels to the U.S. via international post will now be subject to a tariff rate of 120 percent or $100, a rate that will increase to $200 after June 1.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Aftereffect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aftereffect. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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