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
The novel takes place in the aftermath of the discovery, just after the men have been temporarily jailed.
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Ruth Madievsky, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
In the aftermath of that change, medical exemptions surged, with a cottage industry popping up of doctors specializing in granting exemptions, causing the legislature to crack down on those practices with SB 276.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Conan O’Brien is looking back on how Robin Williams lifted his spirits in the aftermath of him being let go from The Tonight Show nearly 15 years ago.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
In the aftermath of that election, however, Trump falsely claimed that Democrats had fraudulently stolen the election without any evidence to support such allegations.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Ruth Madievsky, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
In the aftermath of that change, medical exemptions surged, with a cottage industry popping up of doctors specializing in granting exemptions, causing the legislature to crack down on those practices with SB 276.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Conan O’Brien is looking back on how Robin Williams lifted his spirits in the aftermath of him being let go from The Tonight Show nearly 15 years ago.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
In the aftermath of that election, however, Trump falsely claimed that Democrats had fraudulently stolen the election without any evidence to support such allegations.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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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 MassMutual Consumer Spending & Saving Index from 2022 found similar results: 31 percent of Americans said their ideal gift was cash; 16 percent said their dream present was a gift card.Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
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The recounts will take place concurrently, and results and any challenged ballots are presented to their respective canvassing boards.Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 16 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 28 Nov. 2024.
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