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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

Example Sentences

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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

The play comes in the wake of a broader debate surrounding Dahl's work, which was revised by his publisher in 2023 to remove terms deemed offensive.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Wholesale oil and gas prices have risen in the wake of the war in Iran.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Meanwhile, in the wake of Brown’s little adventure, all hell was breaking loose.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

in the wake

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