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What is the noun for aftershock?

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aftershock
  1. An earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another, usually larger, earthquake (the "mainshock").
  2. (figuratively) By extension, any result or consequence following a major event.
  3. Emotional and physical distress following a traumatic event.
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  5. Examples:
    1. “These maps graphically illustrate the change in earthquake probability during aftershock and possible foreshock sequences.”
      “Was there a new earthquake or an aftershock, which possibly could be triggering more tsunami waves?”
      “I settle for a Camembert baguette, a bolet of chilled cider deadening my tongue to the sock aftershock.”
aftershocks
  1. plural of aftershock
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “The main quake and subsequent 20 aftershocks jolted major cities of Pakistan, India, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.”
      “The quake was followed by at least four aftershocks and additional quakes of up to magnitude 6 could follow, the agency said.”
      “Several strong quakes followed through the night, and aftershocks continued to jolt the area through yesterday evening.”
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