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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Hollywood studios are still reeling from the actors and writers strikes that ground production to a halt for much of the last year, to say nothing of the aftershocks from COVID, which has depleted the box office.
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Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 14 May 2024
In any of these cases, France’s turmoil would produce aftershocks across Europe and leave policymakers scrambling for answers.
—Ian Bremmer, TIME, 9 May 2024
Pandemic aftershocks reverberate The COVID-19 pandemic was the last major disruptor of college graduations.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Despite those concerns, there were very few major material aftershocks.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 2 May 2024
The aftershock of the skirmish did very little to kill Drake’s overall momentum.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2024
The United States Geological Survey is urging the region to prepare for aftershocks of smaller magnitude.
—Matt Simon, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
Statistical models based on past earthquakes suggested there could be up to 27 aftershocks of magnitude 2 or greater over the next week, the USGS said.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 5 Apr. 2024
The aftershock will likely last for the next couple of days, Russell told Fortune.
—Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024
Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 14 May 2024
In any of these cases, France’s turmoil would produce aftershocks across Europe and leave policymakers scrambling for answers.
—Ian Bremmer, TIME, 9 May 2024
Pandemic aftershocks reverberate The COVID-19 pandemic was the last major disruptor of college graduations.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Despite those concerns, there were very few major material aftershocks.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 2 May 2024
The aftershock of the skirmish did very little to kill Drake’s overall momentum.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2024
The United States Geological Survey is urging the region to prepare for aftershocks of smaller magnitude.
—Matt Simon, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
Statistical models based on past earthquakes suggested there could be up to 27 aftershocks of magnitude 2 or greater over the next week, the USGS said.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 5 Apr. 2024
The aftershock will likely last for the next couple of days, Russell told Fortune.
—Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Aftershock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftershock. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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