as in effect
the power to bring about a result on another
your decision not to go to college will have repercussions you'll feel for years to come
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Recent Examples of repercussion
Leaving your career ambitions, social life, and ultimately your sense of self behind can have real mental health repercussions.
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 Oct. 2025
The fallout from McCauley’s scores and Hanna’s pursuit cause unexpected repercussions in a parallel narrative.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association says the repercussions of just a small number of controllers calling in sick show how understaffed and fragile the air traffic control system is.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
On Monday, Gannon shared that the third-year player won’t face any further repercussions.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 Oct. 2025
The fallout from McCauley’s scores and Hanna’s pursuit cause unexpected repercussions in a parallel narrative.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association says the repercussions of just a small number of controllers calling in sick show how understaffed and fragile the air traffic control system is.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
On Monday, Gannon shared that the third-year player won’t face any further repercussions.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussion
Noun
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LogoPowered byScale logo As the federal government shutdown has dragged into its seventh day, questions remain around how long-lasting the effects of service suspensions and funding cuts could be.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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Tropical storm conditions are possible in portions of the northern Leeward Islands late Thursday and Friday, where Tropical Storm Watches are in effect.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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China wields disproportionate influence over downstream industries with its dominance of the complex separation and refining capacity.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Not the first time There is also concern over the extent of influence the Trust seeks to exert over Tata Sons’ capital allocation decisions, according to Dalal.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Scott had already been replaced as the closer with Rōki Sasaki, who is one of the few members of the bullpen making a major impact for Los Angeles in the playoffs.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Repercussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repercussion. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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