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

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waves

[weyvz] / weɪvz /

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aftermath n.
consequence n.
effect n.
materialization n.
repercussion n.
resultant n.
sea n.
sequent n.

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

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after-effects causatum

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cause origin source start

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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

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beginning commencement inception insignificance rise start unimportance worthlessness

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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

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can of worms causatum chain reaction end product

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beginning cause origin question source

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commencement start

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foundation

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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

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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

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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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The question feels more pressing than ever given rising temperatures, heat waves and the fact that chugging water is almost a competitive sport these days.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

"Additional analysis of nearby seismic stations, long period seismic waves, and satellite imagery led to the determination that the seismic event was instead a glacial collapse and debris flow, and that no earthquake had occurred."

From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026

As Falcon Heavy accelerates through Earth's atmosphere, Roman will experience powerful sound waves, aerodynamic pressure, and significant heating.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026

Dolly Parton may be gone, but her spirit of self-expression is still making waves — this time in a Texas federal court.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

I search for small openings in the thundering waves.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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