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Recent Examples of side effect
Hydration: Dehydration is a common but preventable side effect of treatment.
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Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025
But immigration lawyers say that could also have the side effect of ensnaring relatives who might be there with them.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2025
Researchers at Stanford found that loving feelings can have the same response in the brain as painkillers, without the potential harmful side effects.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The study said adverse side effects and cost were the most common reasons patients stopped the drugs that were documented in clinical notes.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
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Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025
But immigration lawyers say that could also have the side effect of ensnaring relatives who might be there with them.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2025
Researchers at Stanford found that loving feelings can have the same response in the brain as painkillers, without the potential harmful side effects.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The study said adverse side effects and cost were the most common reasons patients stopped the drugs that were documented in clinical notes.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for side effect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for side effect
Noun
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Whatever the Red Sox decide to do at third base will come with wide-reaching ramifications.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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The death of the unidentified Swiss volunteer could have significant ramifications on the parliamentary discussions.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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The aftereffects may be most distressing to those directly impacted by the Jan. 6 assault.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
22 Jan. 2025
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Although snow has subsided in parts of Texas and Louisiana, the aftereffects are likely to linger.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Industry groups should push for qualified leadership appointments at crucial agencies like the DEA, FDA and USDA—officials who understand both cannabis policy complexities and public health implications.—
Ricardo Baca,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2025
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The challenges are not just about the volume but also the complexity and fragmentation of data generated by sensors, machines, and smart factories.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Tax experts are well-versed in navigating the tax code’s convolutions and can offer personalized guidance.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
28 Jan. 2025
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The stakes are higher than ever, and most refreshingly of all, the convolution levels are very manageable right now.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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Recognizing the symptoms of scarlet fever early and seeking medical care can ensure a quick recovery and reduce the risk of complications.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
15 Feb. 2025
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But finding romance, a challenge at any age, comes with its own set of complications for men and women in their seventh, eighth and ninth decade of life.—
Allison Gilbert,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Side effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side%20effect. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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