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
The uncertainty around the cameras’ recordings is one of many questions looming in the aftermath of Brooks’ death.
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Thomas C. Zambito, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
But in the aftermath of Saturday’s intense rivalry game between the US and Canada, nations that suddenly seem to be adversarial beyond the sport, the real winner in this tournament is the game of hockey.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2025
The week’s biggest stories Fires and recovery aftermath Inside the battle to restore drinking water in Altadena and Pacific Palisades.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Star guards Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd shot a combined 8-for-25 for 24 points in UConn’s 80-76 loss to the Lady Vols, but the pair have put together some of their best performances of the season in the aftermath of that heartbreak.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2025
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Thomas C. Zambito, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
But in the aftermath of Saturday’s intense rivalry game between the US and Canada, nations that suddenly seem to be adversarial beyond the sport, the real winner in this tournament is the game of hockey.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2025
The week’s biggest stories Fires and recovery aftermath Inside the battle to restore drinking water in Altadena and Pacific Palisades.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Star guards Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd shot a combined 8-for-25 for 24 points in UConn’s 80-76 loss to the Lady Vols, but the pair have put together some of their best performances of the season in the aftermath of that heartbreak.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aftermath
Noun
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And hospitals, which are judged on patient outcomes, routinely decline potential matches.—
Brian M. Rosenthal,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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The vote was 217-215, with a single Republican and all Democrats opposed, and the outcome was in jeopardy until the gavel.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Power rankings: How do all 32 teams stand following the result of Super Bowl 59?—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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These results were consistent in participants drinking caffeinated and noncaffeinated coffee.7 Factors That Influence Caffeine's Role in Inflammation While caffeine alone can either increase or decrease inflammation, other factors can influence its role in inflammation.—
Ashley Wong,
Health,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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Designers had initially hoped to tunnel beneath the rail line, but UP refused permission, the resultant bridge adding well over $15 million to the project cost, according to Ellerman.—
Mark Lamster,
Dallas News,
29 June 2023
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These would be catastrophic consequences for the United States.—
Jennifer Kavanagh,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Any individuals found responsible will be reported to law enforcement, as well as face immediate and appropriate school consequences.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Aftermath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aftermath. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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