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in the wake

ADVERB

behind

Synonyms

STRONG

trailing

WEAK

abaft after afterwards at the heels of at the rear of back of bringing up the rear eating the dust in the background later than next off the pace subsequently

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ahead before in front

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Masino survived by unceremoniously casting aside her original plans in the wake of a customer and social-media revolt and focusing back on the brand’s core customers, a maneuver many CEOs struggle to pull off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"West Ham United supporters want a club that reflects the values of decency, integrity and accountability," said the prominent Hammers United fans group in the wake of the Panorama broadcast.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Donabedian expects investors to scrutinize the CPI, especially in the wake of energy price spikes related to the Iran war.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Feldstein Soto sued the rental giant for price gouging in the wake of the 2025 wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Not accidentally, these novels coincided with America’s Gilded Age, the era of overnight fortunes and conspicuous spending that followed in the wake of the Civil War.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

in the wake

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