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
This could have huge ramifications.
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Zach Harper, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Have the developers of artificial intelligence thought through the potential ramifications and unexpected consequences of this outcome?
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
There's also a bit of decision-making involved, but the full ramifications are impossible to evaluate in a short preview like this.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Time will tell which teams did the best in the 2026 NFL Draft, but the ramifications from this year’s three-day marathon are far more immediate.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Zach Harper, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Have the developers of artificial intelligence thought through the potential ramifications and unexpected consequences of this outcome?
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
There's also a bit of decision-making involved, but the full ramifications are impossible to evaluate in a short preview like this.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Time will tell which teams did the best in the 2026 NFL Draft, but the ramifications from this year’s three-day marathon are far more immediate.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ramification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification
Noun
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Cutting community healthcare workers also has implications for future preparedness for other pandemics, experts have warned.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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For couples who seek reproductive help, an IVF mixup and its emotional implications is one of their worst nightmares.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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The uncounted ballots would not have affected the outcome of the November statewide special election for Proposition 50, the county office said in a news release Wednesday.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The outcomes were especially positive for those with lung cancer.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
6 May 2026
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To what extent and with what consequence depends on the funding source.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Here, the conservative justices have taken it upon themselves not just to interpret the law but to rewrite it to their own specifications, with consequences that will only come into full focus over the next several months and years.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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No immediate impact likely for world oil markets The UAE’s withdrawal from OPEC won’t necessarily have any immediate effects in markets.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Yet another secondary effect of the Iran war is the expansion of modern drone warfare to the Persian Gulf region.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Ramification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramification. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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