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
With the indebted companies combining, the immediate ramifications will be greater job losses across both studios.
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Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
The immediate success of the model is clear, even if the long-term ramifications are murkier.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
The ramifications could extend beyond government and politics.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
But research points to a growing concern around how cannabis affects the developing teenage brain in ways that may have dangerous, long-term ramifications.
—Sara Novak, Scientific American, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for ramification
Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
The immediate success of the model is clear, even if the long-term ramifications are murkier.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
The ramifications could extend beyond government and politics.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
But research points to a growing concern around how cannabis affects the developing teenage brain in ways that may have dangerous, long-term ramifications.
—Sara Novak, Scientific American, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for ramification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification
Noun
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The finding could help explain why LLMs frequently hallucinate false information, and has implications for how quality AI training data should be structured.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
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The fate of leather is up in the air, carrying big implications for fashion supply chains.—
Megan Doyle,
Vogue,
28 May 2026
Noun
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My answer is that the alternative — silence, forgetting, the regime’s preferred outcome — is worse.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2026
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When business and tech teams share responsibility for outcomes, decisions stay grounded in real impact.—
Iain Martin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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When continuity of care breaks down, the consequences eventually reappear inside emergency rooms, homeless shelters and criminal justice systems.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Back in Arachova, in the shadow of Mount Parnassos, the consequences are already visible.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Having catalogued the Black Death’s horrifying effects, Ibn Khatima went on to outline a series of preventative measures and active treatments designed to combat this merciless scourge.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Greenwashing has long been a problem in the apparel industry, but with new sustainability regulations going into effect in Europe and elsewhere, brands will have to back up their green claims or face fines and other consequences.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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“Ramification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramification. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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