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plural of wave.
present tense form of wave (3rd person singular).

Definitions

waves

[weyvz] / weɪvz /

NOUN

aftermath

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chain reaction impact outcome

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consequences end eventuality flak issue payoff remainder residual residuum results upshot

WEAK

after-effects causatum

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cause origin source start

NOUN

consequence

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aftereffect aftermath effect fallout issue reaction repercussion

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end event follow-up outgrowth payback sequel sequence spin-off upshot

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bottom line can of worms chain reaction

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cause origin source

WEAK

beginning commencement inception insignificance rise start unimportance worthlessness

NOUN

effect

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aftermath consequence development event fallout issue outcome ramification reaction repercussion response side effect

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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

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beginning cause origin question source

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commencement start

WEAK

foundation

NOUN

materialization

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pursuance realization

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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

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can of worms causatum chain reaction end product side effect

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beginning cause commencement origin question source start

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repercussion

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backlash chain reaction effect fallout impact influence reaction reverberation side effect

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echo feedback flak follow-up imprint kickback mark rebound recoil result

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spinoff

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cause

NOUN

resultant

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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

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can of worms causatum chain reaction end product sequent side effect

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beginning cause commencement origin question source start

NOUN

sea

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expanse lake ocean pond surf

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abundance blue brine briny deep drink main multitude number plethora profusion sheet splash swell

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Davy Jones's locker bounding main briny deep

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lack

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land

NOUN

sequent

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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

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Over the course of a career, a footballer may head the ball thousands of times during training and matches and each impact sends these small pressure waves through their brain.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

I picked him up at Los Angeles International Airport and took him straight to Zuma Beach for a picnic, where we watched dolphins jumping in the waves while the seagulls stole our potato chips.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

"Heat waves like this are what we expect to see in a changing climate," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Self-healing grids: During heat waves, artificial intelligence would reroute power for maximum efficiency, eking out extra performance to avoid blackouts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Heat washed over me in waves as I tried not to think too hard about how nice Oliver’s smile was, whether that brief touch had been accidental or intentional...

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

waves

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