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waves

[weyvz] / weɪvz /
NOUN
aftermath
Synonyms
STRONGEST
chain reaction impact outcome
STRONG
consequences end eventuality flak issue payoff remainder residual residuum results upshot
WEAK
after-effects causatum
Antonyms
STRONG
cause origin source start
NOUN
consequence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aftereffect aftermath effect fallout issue reaction repercussion
STRONG
end event follow-up outgrowth payback sequel sequence spin-off upshot
WEAK
bottom line can of worms chain reaction
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cause origin source
WEAK
beginning commencement inception insignificance rise start unimportance worthlessness
NOUN
effect
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aftermath consequence development event fallout issue outcome ramification reaction repercussion response side effect
STRONG
aftereffect backlash backwash conclusion corollary denouement end eventuality flak follow-up fruit outgrowth precipitate pursuance reflex sequel sequence spin-off upshot
WEAK
can of worms causatum chain reaction end product
Antonyms
STRONGEST
beginning cause origin question source
STRONG
commencement start
WEAK
foundation
NOUN
materialization
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pursuance realization
STRONG
actualization aftereffect aftermath backlash backwash being conclusion consequence corollary denouement development end event eventuality fallout flak follow-up fruit issue outcome outgrowth precipitate ramification reaction reflex repercussion response sequel sequence spin-off upshot
WEAK
can of worms causatum chain reaction end product side effect
Antonyms
STRONG
beginning cause commencement origin question source start
NOUN
repercussion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
backlash chain reaction effect fallout impact influence reaction reverberation side effect
STRONG
echo feedback flak follow-up imprint kickback mark rebound recoil result
WEAK
spinoff
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cause
NOUN
resultant
Synonyms
STRONG
aftereffect aftermath backlash backwash conclusion consequence corollary denouement development end event eventuality fallout flak follow-up fruit harvest issue outcome outgrowth precipitate pursuance ramification reaction reflex repercussion response result sequel sequence spin-off upshot
WEAK
can of worms causatum chain reaction end product sequent side effect
Antonyms
STRONG
beginning cause commencement origin question source start
NOUN
sea
Synonyms
STRONGEST
expanse lake ocean pond surf
STRONG
abundance blue brine briny deep drink main multitude number plethora profusion sheet splash swell
WEAK
Davy Jones's locker bounding main briny deep
Antonyms
STRONG
lack
WEAK
land
NOUN
sequent
Synonyms
WEAK
aftereffect aftermath backlash backwash can of worms causatum chain reaction conclusion consequence corollary denouement development end end product event eventuality fallout flak follow-up fruit harvest issue outcome outgrowth precipitate pursuance ramification reaction reflex repercussion response result resultant sequel sequence side effect spin-off upshot

Example Sentences

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These huge waves, labelled megatsunamis, happen when a landslide caused by either an earthquake or loose rock hit water below.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

As if to distinguish herself further from the sea of Fox News look- and think-alikes, she cut her long blond waves into a modest bob.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

To build the system, the researchers used radio waves to inject magnons into a Helium-3 superfluid cooled to temperatures near absolute zero.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

The EPA’s updated cancer risk estimate set off waves of concern — and lawsuits — in communities around the country where people are highly exposed to the chemical.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Because of how tightly my backpack is wedged, Ben waves the people behind us to go on ahead.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith