aftershocks

plural of aftershock

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for aftershocks
Noun
  • The allegations have already had professional repercussions for Baldoni.
    Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Could this mean obligating the parents to seek care for their troubled children in lieu of penalties or other repercussions?
    Eric Braun, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • During those five days, lava flows came down the volcano along with small seismic tremors.
    Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Though more may have been infected without attracting the attention of owners or veterinarians, the ones that did often suffered terrible neurological symptoms like tremors, seizures and blindness.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Ukraine, for its part, remains apprehensive about the implications of a truce.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Medicaid makes up a substantial portion of that funding, causing many to be concerned about the implications for public health.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Aftershocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aftershocks. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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