domino effect
noun
plural domino effects
: a cumulative effect produced when one event initiates a succession of similar events compare ripple effect
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Adding a few of the right free agents can open the floor up and have a domino effect on Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2025
The federal funds rate sets what banks charge each other for overnight lending, but also has a domino effect on almost all of the borrowing and savings rates Americans see every day.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 7 May 2025
That imbalance can create a domino effect, leading to limited hip extension, poor pelvic alignment and less stability throughout your lower body.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
Ultimately, the domino effect of Danny’s HR claim is that Cruz is put in this very precarious position with Phillips’ family.
—Max Gao, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2025
The federal funds rate sets what banks charge each other for overnight lending, but also has a domino effect on almost all of the borrowing and savings rates Americans see every day.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 7 May 2025
That imbalance can create a domino effect, leading to limited hip extension, poor pelvic alignment and less stability throughout your lower body.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
Ultimately, the domino effect of Danny’s HR claim is that Cruz is put in this very precarious position with Phillips’ family.
—Max Gao, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Domino effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/domino%20effect. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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