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
But the aftermath introduced a new battle.
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Enough time has passed that watching the final episode — the plane crash and its aftermath — wasn’t difficult for Noonan.
—Kate Storey, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2026
In the aftermath of Braylon Mullins’ game-winning shot against Duke to send UConn into the Final Four for the third time in four years, Huskies coach Dan Hurley’s celebrated with his coaches and players and then seemed to have a face-to-face moment with an official.
—From Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, Daniel is choosing to remember Allison as a loving individual who spent her last moments taking care of her friend in need.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Enough time has passed that watching the final episode — the plane crash and its aftermath — wasn’t difficult for Noonan.
—Kate Storey, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2026
In the aftermath of Braylon Mullins’ game-winning shot against Duke to send UConn into the Final Four for the third time in four years, Huskies coach Dan Hurley’s celebrated with his coaches and players and then seemed to have a face-to-face moment with an official.
—From Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, Daniel is choosing to remember Allison as a loving individual who spent her last moments taking care of her friend in need.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for aftermath
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aftermath
Noun
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The same way that alcohol affects people differently, mixing alcohol and CBD can cause different outcomes in different people.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
1 Apr. 2026
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The 100 Best leaders focus on what’s effective, not simply efficient—on outcomes, not just usage.—
Michael Bush,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Speak up to create results that show integrity.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Most of the games Gordon has missed this season have been the result of a recurring right hamstring strain.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The resultant device blends fast discharge speeds with massive storage capacity, holding up to 25 times more energy per kilogram than conventional versions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Then came the attack on Iran, with the resultant manufacturing of consent.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The consequences were manifold.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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This gap has real consequences, the authors argue.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Aftermath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aftermath. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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