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Synonyms & Similar Words
aftermath
following
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Meaning of In The Wake Of
According to Merriam-Webster, "in the wake of" means "in the aftermath of" or "as a result of".
Definitions
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines it as "after something has happened, especially something important or serious".
- The Oxford Dictionary states that it is used to "indicate that something happens or exists as a result of something else".
Example Uses
- The company faced financial difficulties in the wake of the economic crisis.
- The new policy was introduced in the wake of the scandal to improve transparency.
- The city was left to pick up the pieces in the wake of the natural disaster.
- The team's morale was low in the wake of their defeat in the championship finals.
- The government launched an investigation in the wake of the allegations of corruption.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
before
prior to
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previous to
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