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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That evolution is causing a ripple effect across partner ecosystems, creating a slew of challenges for marketing leaders.
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Paul Tibbitt, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The ripple effect in the state economy could be profound, Anthony said.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 27 June 2025
In other words, aging might spread like a ripple effect across tissues.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
This is one of those ripple effects DeKnight talks about.
—EW.com, 26 June 2025
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Paul Tibbitt, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The ripple effect in the state economy could be profound, Anthony said.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 27 June 2025
In other words, aging might spread like a ripple effect across tissues.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
This is one of those ripple effects DeKnight talks about.
—EW.com, 26 June 2025
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“Ripple effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ripple%20effect. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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