as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
in the U.S. slavery was abolished in 1865, but its aftereffects remained keenly felt long afterwards
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Recent Examples of aftereffect
Knowing that educational outcomes are inextricably linked to our economy, governors and education leaders are grappling with this consistent decline in the face of a K-12 labor shortage, technological change and the aftereffects of the pandemic.
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Sari Factor, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Gallo Images Hurricane Helene debris fuels flames South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster said that the fires have been worsened by the aftereffects of Hurricane Helene, which devastated the region in September 2024.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
The episode will feature interviews with Foley, his family and other notable wrestlers from the time period who were there to witness the match and the aftereffects to Foley that night.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The damage for Jett already was done, but doctors needed to control the aftereffects — the seizures.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Dec. 2024
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Sari Factor, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Gallo Images Hurricane Helene debris fuels flames South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster said that the fires have been worsened by the aftereffects of Hurricane Helene, which devastated the region in September 2024.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
The episode will feature interviews with Foley, his family and other notable wrestlers from the time period who were there to witness the match and the aftereffects to Foley that night.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The damage for Jett already was done, but doctors needed to control the aftereffects — the seizures.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aftereffect
Noun
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The way the division has played to this point, however, keeps those outcomes as real possibilities.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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And while ear piercing is generally safe, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) lists several adverse outcomes to improper piercing and piercing care, such as infection at the piercing site, bloodstream infections, allergic reactions, cuts and tears, and keloid formation.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The result of those horrendous 1992 seasons placed the Patriots and Seahawks atop the 1993 NFL Draft.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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For now, Ratcliffe’s arrival has provided an opportunity for the Glazers to step back from the day-to-day, shuffle slightly out of the spotlight, pocket a cool $151.5m each, and see whether a different hand at the tiller could reap better results on and off the pitch.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Show how data from customers/employees contributes to product innovations; present plans for sharing resultant value. 2.—
James Felton Keith,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Finally, the resultant structure was coated in potassium hydroxide, which washes away less stable structures and leaves behind thousands of microscopic pores.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Plastic Resin Codes While plastics have many uses, single-use plastics have severe environmental, social, and health consequences.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
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The Drumbeat Continues High prices have consequences beyond individual patients.—
David Armstrong,
ProPublica,
8 May 2025
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The trial, which is expected to last three weeks, began Friday with jury selection and has progressed throughout the week with witnesses describing the horror of the attack and its aftermath.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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In the immediate aftermath, the Yankees slotted Oswald Peraza in at second base.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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That could lead the Fed to keep rates elevated until the duties – and their effects on consumption, business outlays and hiring – drive unemployment to about 4.7% by next year, the research firm said.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Powder Overload For that soft, glowy effect, Paige relies on cream blushes and radiant finishes.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
8 May 2025
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“Aftereffect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aftereffect. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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