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side effect

NOUN
adverse or unwanted secondary effect
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aftereffect reaction
WEAK
aftermath aftertaste by-product carry-over concomitant corollary leftover offshoot secondary response side issue sidebar spinoff

Example Sentences

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Yes, giving priority to wellness earlier in life is good for our health, but it can come with another positive side effect: new friends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Partaking in them is not without risk—ozone therapy, for example, has the potential side effect of something called an air embolism, which can lead to a stroke or heart attack.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Jonas’ lymphoma developed as a side effect of the medication he was taking for Crohn’s disease.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Doctors have also observed an unusual side effect.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

A pleasant side effect is the drill cools even faster.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir