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Recent Examples of side effect
Hydration: Dehydration is a common but preventable side effect of treatment.
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Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025
But immigration lawyers say that could also have the side effect of ensnaring relatives who might be there with them.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2025
Researchers at Stanford found that loving feelings can have the same response in the brain as painkillers, without the potential harmful side effects.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The study said adverse side effects and cost were the most common reasons patients stopped the drugs that were documented in clinical notes.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
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Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025
But immigration lawyers say that could also have the side effect of ensnaring relatives who might be there with them.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2025
Researchers at Stanford found that loving feelings can have the same response in the brain as painkillers, without the potential harmful side effects.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The study said adverse side effects and cost were the most common reasons patients stopped the drugs that were documented in clinical notes.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for side effect
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The ramifications of a looming US-China trade war have begun to trickle in for the customers of Temu and Shein, which is headquartered in Singapore.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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And on Saturday, the Tritons travel to Irvine for a game that could have major ramifications heading into the conference tournament.—
Ivan Carter,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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The aftereffects may be most distressing to those directly impacted by the Jan. 6 assault.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
22 Jan. 2025
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Although snow has subsided in parts of Texas and Louisiana, the aftereffects are likely to linger.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Michael Flaherty Updated Jan 13, 2025 - Business Corporate spinoffs grow in size and complexity The average size of corporate spinoffs is growing, as CEOs look beyond hiving off unloved divisions and toward more complex, transformative deals.—
Dan Primack,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
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Because of the size and complexity of each language, most digital translators use a data connection to access servers that contain the information required to complete their translation.—
Séamus Bellamy,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2025
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Tax experts are well-versed in navigating the tax code’s convolutions and can offer personalized guidance.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
28 Jan. 2025
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The stakes are higher than ever, and most refreshingly of all, the convolution levels are very manageable right now.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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Recognizing the symptoms of scarlet fever early and seeking medical care can ensure a quick recovery and reduce the risk of complications.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
15 Feb. 2025
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The prospect of weather complications remains a topic of major concern as forecasts vary for upcoming events.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Side effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side%20effect. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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