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
In the aftermath of Katrina, though, the city’s priorities seemed to change.
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Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
California's struggle to keep insurers writing policies, and concerns about the solvency about its state-run plan, drew national attention in the aftermath of the Los Angeles fires in early 2025.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
One of the things that stuck with him about the aftermath of the storm was how many people living in poverty wanted to help the hurricane victims in New Orleans.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
In the aftermath of the protests, Smith claimed that the protestors had blocked people out of the office, planted listening devices in the form of phones, and refused to leave until they were removed by police.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
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Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
California's struggle to keep insurers writing policies, and concerns about the solvency about its state-run plan, drew national attention in the aftermath of the Los Angeles fires in early 2025.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
One of the things that stuck with him about the aftermath of the storm was how many people living in poverty wanted to help the hurricane victims in New Orleans.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
In the aftermath of the protests, Smith claimed that the protestors had blocked people out of the office, planted listening devices in the form of phones, and refused to leave until they were removed by police.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aftermath
Noun
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The attorney said that Ragan is relieved with the outcome of the case and wants to put the incident behind him.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
26 Aug. 2025
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To maximize impact, treat them as strategic partners, pair them with internal champions, include them in key conversations and set clear, measurable outcomes.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Second-year coach Nate Lie’s Jayhawks (3-0-2) accomplished the next best result, however, in playing No. 2-ranked Florida State (2-0-1) to a 1-1 draw before 2,108 enthusiastic fans who made up the third-largest crowd in KU home soccer history.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
29 Aug. 2025
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Just as happened in the Tri-Lakes pilot at the Lake Arrowhead marina, results showed more oxygen and less muck at the bottom, meaning less phosphorus being released.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The resultant fertilized dire wolf eggs were implanted into and born by surrogate dog mothers, resulting in the successful resurrection of an Ice Age-era species.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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After cooling, the resultant solid was ground into powder to produce the final pigment.—
Jay Kakade
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
Noun
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One consequence of tight monetary policy tends to be a slowing economy and a cooler labor market.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
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Northridge Mall's closure has unintended consequences on food access This campaign is personal for Anyia Griggs, 27, AART’s canvass manager.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Aftermath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aftermath. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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