RAMIFICATION Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

ramification

noun

Definition of ramification

as in implication

formal something that is produced by or necessarily follows an action, decision, etc. They discussed the possible ramifications of the new treaty. The government's actions in this case could have major political ramifications.

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Recent Examples of ramification Moments earlier, a stark warning came from the chair of Fort Lauderdale’s budget advisory board about the ramifications of Amendment 3. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 Feller didn’t ask his agent about the financial ramifications. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026 The station’s initial response was to take Elci off the air Monday while lawyers considered the ramifications. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026 The lawsuit Tuesday also spoke of ramifications that go well beyond one network. — Mike Catalini, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ramification

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification

Noun

Kamil Krzaczynski | Reuters The rise of these tech-heavy vehicles poses implications for the entire automotive world.

— Robert Ferris, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
According to the motion, the documentary does not reasonably convey the defamatory implications Banks alleges or suggest that the filmmakers intended to convey them.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of implication

Noun

Rather than risk that outcome, the entire family chose to move to Mexico together.

— Maria Santana, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
The most likely outcomes in my mind are Makhachev controlling Garry for the majority of the fight and winning a clear decision, or perhaps submitting him.

— Brett Appley, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of outcome

Noun

For Abrams, a free agent after the 2028 season, the position change comes with financial consequences.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Kyiv officials aim to make the Russian public feel the war’s consequences and pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin into negotiating a peace settlement.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of consequence

Noun

Speaking to members of the press on a Thursday afternoon Zoom call, Ballew said his team was still studying the potential downstream effects of the latest round of tweaks that have been made in the ratings-gathering space.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Yes, there were moments of humor, such as getting magic potions around the campfire at the end of each stage by whacking helpless little elves, but most of it was played straight, to great effect.

— Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026