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
Beyond its immediate financial ramifications, the deeper cost of an MSCI downgrade is reputational, Kurlantzick argues.
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Angelica Ang, Fortune, 22 June 2026
That has the ramifications back for gas prices at home, of course.
—CBS News, 21 June 2026
Vance has to negotiate through political division For Vance, a likely 2028 presidential contender, how the negotiations play out could have enormous ramifications for his political fortunes.
—Jamey Keaten, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Word about Hitler’s belief in Aryan superiority had spread far, and many observers warned of its genocidal, war-bringing ramifications.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
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Angelica Ang, Fortune, 22 June 2026
That has the ramifications back for gas prices at home, of course.
—CBS News, 21 June 2026
Vance has to negotiate through political division For Vance, a likely 2028 presidential contender, how the negotiations play out could have enormous ramifications for his political fortunes.
—Jamey Keaten, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Word about Hitler’s belief in Aryan superiority had spread far, and many observers warned of its genocidal, war-bringing ramifications.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification
Noun
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For American patients, the practical implication is direct accountability.—
Ascend Agency,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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The global implications of the Iranian MOU are dire.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The report found some shelter programs cost significantly more to operate than others, but due to incomplete and inconsistent data, auditors were unable to determine whether higher spending translated into better outcomes.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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The findings have since been replicated across multiple follow-up analyses and extended to include women, cognitive outcomes and blood pressure.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Noun
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Two wars in as many years with Israel — both launched on other’s behalf but with outsized consequences borne here — have resulted in thousands of dead, a million-plus displacement crisis and the leveling and occupation of wide swaths of the country.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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This is a direct consequence of one of the transformer architecture’s defining attributes.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Strength training has measurable effects on executive function and processing speed.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
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Read more about the effects of heat – and how to keep yourself safe – here.—
Taylor Ward,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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“Ramification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramification. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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