AFTERMATH Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

aftermath

noun

ˈaf-tər-ˌmath

Definition of aftermath

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 By studying Mars' moons, scientists hope to learn whether Phobos and Deimos formed in the aftermath of an ancient collision between Mars and a battering space rock. — Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026 In the aftermath, Shue and Fiebig leaned on each other platonically—but things soon took a romantic turn. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2026 Most of Ardis’s life, in other words, has been its aftermath; the collectors—the old Russian men and me—hunting down the few copies that survive. — Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026 But the two eventually became antagonists, a split that broke into public view in the aftermath of the Palisades fire, which destroyed thousands of homes and left 12 people dead. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aftermath

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The outcome in California's 13th District could hinge on whether Lincoln can attract moderate and swing voters beyond the Republican base.

— Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
The trial is continuing to track participants’ longer-term outcomes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of outcome

Noun

Dividing the task between specialist biocomputing groups returned even higher results (about 80%).

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
There’s a lot left to get back on the right track — especially with the New York Giants figuring things out at the top of the division — but Monday’s result could serve as the launching pad for a run in the next few weeks.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of result

Noun

Inadequate funding and the resultant low pay for correctional officers, when compared to other law enforcement agencies, have plagued the bureau for years.

— Scott Peyton, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
Surprisingly, despite his role in the Fast & Furious franchise and the resultant persona fans project on him, Gibson is, admittedly, not interested in pursuing motorsport and had never been drifting.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of resultant

Noun

But this year, affordability polls in a tier by itself, and voters appear ready to deliver political consequences to Republicans, said David Paleologos, director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center, who reviewed the findings.

— Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Breaking the emergency glass and moving on from Butker during this season would carry significant financial consequences because of his contract.

— Pete Sweeney October 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026

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