aftershock
noun
a small earthquake or tremor that follows a major earthquake.
aftershocks
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pluralof aftershock.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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According to the team, earthquakes on the two separate fault systems provide the best explanation for how the doublets formed, rather than aftershocks or other processes.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026
The last time the yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose above 5%, the U.S. economy was dealing with pandemic aftershocks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Many Flores inhabitants slept outside for a second night in a row, afraid to go home as hundreds of aftershocks rumbled through the area.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
"We were worried that the aftershocks would collapse the house while we were sleeping."
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Ninety-six aftershocks shook the island on the 13th, causing more damage and anxiety.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
