aftershock
noun
af·ter·shock
ˈaf-tər-ˌshäk 
1
: an aftereffect of a distressing or traumatic event
2
: a minor shock following the main shock of an earthquake
Examples of aftershock in a Sentence
The first aftershock came just minutes after the earthquake.
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Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
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In the coming days and weeks, USGS officials have advised that there may be aftershocks.
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Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
By leveraging the opportunities presented by self-regulation, industries can navigate the aftershocks responsibly and, in the process, innovate while promoting competition.
—Eric Reicin, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
In the coming days and weeks, USGS officials have advised that there may be aftershocks.
—Adam Carlson, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Strengthening Global Health Security Through Immunization Programs In a world still recovering from the aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic, the urgency of strengthening global health systems cannot be overstated.
—Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Aftershock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftershock. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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