as in implication
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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
It can’t be overstated what a victory this is for her, or the ramifications for other artists.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2025
Long-lasting consequences Substantial drops in delinquent student borrowers' credit scores will have long-lasting ramifications for those affected, including lower credit limits, higher interest rates for new loans and limited access to credit in general, according to experts.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 29 May 2025
The presence of that measly minus sign has enormous ramifications.
—Shalma Wegsman, Wired News, 25 May 2025
This has sobering ramifications for existing AI and the pursuit and attainment of AGI (artificial general intelligence).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2025
Long-lasting consequences Substantial drops in delinquent student borrowers' credit scores will have long-lasting ramifications for those affected, including lower credit limits, higher interest rates for new loans and limited access to credit in general, according to experts.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 29 May 2025
The presence of that measly minus sign has enormous ramifications.
—Shalma Wegsman, Wired News, 25 May 2025
This has sobering ramifications for existing AI and the pursuit and attainment of AGI (artificial general intelligence).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification
Noun
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Experts point to job flexibility and autonomy as key drivers, with implications for both employees and employers.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Discounting any of the various potential paradoxes and possible multiversal implications of the deed, Jeb Bush leapt headlong into this hypothetical (take your pick) DeLorean, phone booth, Tardis, or Wellsian steampunk contraption with a knife in hand.—
Jack Butler,
National Review,
8 June 2025
Noun
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There’s been speculation in the Russian and Western media about areas for possible negotiation, and the outcome of the Istanbul talks are being closely watched for any hints of flexibility.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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Her relationship may have been seen as the ideal outcome of inner work, so its collapse may have felt disappointing, like a blow to their healing process.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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For decades, residential development has occurred to the east and west despite the significant adverse health consequences for neighbors.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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With climate change, storms are becoming bigger and wetter and are bringing large amounts of rain to inland areas, often with deadly consequences.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
1 June 2025
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The alert is in effect until 4:45 p.m. The storms are packing penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
1 June 2025
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The warning is in effect until 11 p.m. How to react when facing a lightning hazard?—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
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“Ramification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramification. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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