side effects

noun

variants also side reactions
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plural of side effect
as in ramifications

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  1. ramifications
  2. aftereffects
  3. complexities
  4. complications
Noun
  • In the meantime, Sturgis says this evidence could have ramifications far beyond Raniere's case, particularly if Congress decides to step in and examine the allegations.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Game over Aside from the ramifications for social media firms, the new laws also include curbs on gaming for under-18s, designed to prevent addiction.
    AFP, Fortune Asia, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of ramifications
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  • Leone recounts the various decisions—or lack thereof—made by BP that led to cleanup workers’ later allegations of severe respiratory illness, among other devastating aftereffects.
    Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Chinese city has struggled in recent years owing to the aftereffects of its tough COVID-zero policy, concerns over Beijing’s encroaching jurisdiction, and a sluggish Chinese economy.
    Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of aftereffects
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  • As each year passes, the complexities of cybersecurity and the more sophisticated threats grow.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This analysis of an innovative AI breakthrough is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of complexities
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  • Overweight or obese cats are more exposed to the risk of diseases like cancer, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, hypertension, osteoarthritis and faster degeneration of affected joints, and urinary bladder stones, as well as anesthetic complications.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Knicks had hoped Randle could recover without surgery, but complications forced him to the operating room.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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