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Definitions

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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Mall owners resort to banning anyone under 18 unaccompanied by an adult, following waves of teen disruptions at their properties.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Researchers analyzing ancient genomes and skeletal remains have found increasing evidence that multiple migration waves entered Japan over centuries, creating a much more layered population history than previously believed.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Scepticism came in waves in late spring when they lost to two of the bottom six and then drew with Livingston, plumb last in the Premiership.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The introduction of the world’s first AI actor, Tilly Norwood, last year sent shock waves through the industry.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Through the shadows she could see not a boat, but a browny-green dot floating in on the waves.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr

waves

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