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
Iran is also keeping a close eye on the election, Alterman says, and is poised to become a pressing issue for the next commander-in-chief in the immediate aftermath of the inauguration.
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Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
At first, banks were distracted, handling the headache of working through legacy loan books in the aftermath of the financial crisis.
—Christian Faes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Many Americans are afraid of what the aftermath of the election could bring.
—Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
Many high-profile misinformation and disinformation research projects born in the aftermath of the January 6 insurrection have shut down or shrunk.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2024
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Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
At first, banks were distracted, handling the headache of working through legacy loan books in the aftermath of the financial crisis.
—Christian Faes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Many Americans are afraid of what the aftermath of the election could bring.
—Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
Many high-profile misinformation and disinformation research projects born in the aftermath of the January 6 insurrection have shut down or shrunk.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aftermath
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The filing also notes ongoing legal proceedings, including cases related to trademark infringement and alleged misrepresentation, with outcomes currently uncertain.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Alex Forsyth’s teammates may have felt sick in the aftermath of the Broncos’ 16-14 loss to the Chiefs, first about the game’s outcome and then about criticism toward the Broncos’ second-year offensive lineman.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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The results suggest that Vega and Iwanaga’s messages of preserving the character of Morgan Hill resonated with voters.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Harris supporters react to results on Election Night at Howard University.Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 7 Nov. 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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The 12-page unclassified summary of the Biden administration’s after action report on the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan laid most of the blame for the rapid defeat of Afghan forces and the resultant need for a chaotic 17-day evacuation on the Trump administration's failure to plan.Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 7 Apr. 2023
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Many fear the solution more than the consequences of not acting.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Because, of course, these content creators are undoubtedly well-versed in the consequences of influencing in the wild.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Aftermath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aftermath. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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