AFTERCLAPS Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

afterclaps

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plural of afterclap

as in side effects

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Questions remain about how long the cleanup process will take, and what long-term repercussions there may be from the resulting air pollution.

— Jasmine Mendez Follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Russia’s military losses have mainly come down to Ukraine’s improving abilities to strike deep behind front lines, as well as Russia’s own faltering military machine, two factors with direct repercussions on the Russian economy at large.

— Tristan Bove, Fortune, 2 July 2026

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While the Supreme Court ruling focused specifically on cases in West Virginia and Idaho, it is expected to have far-reaching implications for those additional 25 states — and possibly more if other states pursue similar legislation.

— Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 5 July 2026
But labor strife here is spilling off of the docks and into City Hall, with political implications for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, himself a former labor organizer who is expected to run for reelection in less than a year.

— Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

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