ripple effect
noun
: a spreading, pervasive, and usually unintentional effect or influence
the automotive industry has a ripple effect on many other industries
compare domino effect
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Even trace concentrations can affect algae and fish, creating ripple effects across ecosystems.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
The custom parlays that caused such a ripple effect, however, remain a tiny part of Kalshi’s overall activity.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2025
If the Court strikes down the tariffs, companies could see immediate relief in import costs—but the economic ripple effects would be complex.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
The policy has raised concerns about its potential ripple effects on the economy, including its impact on the workforce and the risk of exacerbating labor shortages in certain industries with a high number of immigrant workers.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
The custom parlays that caused such a ripple effect, however, remain a tiny part of Kalshi’s overall activity.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2025
If the Court strikes down the tariffs, companies could see immediate relief in import costs—but the economic ripple effects would be complex.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
The policy has raised concerns about its potential ripple effects on the economy, including its impact on the workforce and the risk of exacerbating labor shortages in certain industries with a high number of immigrant workers.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ripple effect
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“Ripple effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ripple%20effect. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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