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
Stock futures pointed to a downbeat open on Wednesday as traders assessed the ramifications of a government shutdown, with Wall Street perhaps looking to other assets for safety — including bitcoin.
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Fred Imbert, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Unlike other sectors that have recently been targeted by tariffs, movies go beyond physical goods, bringing larger intellectual property ramifications into question.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
After a flurry of small moves over the past week, the Charlotte Hornets made one that has bigger ramifications as training camp nears.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
The department has opened numerous probes into the national security ramifications of imports of wind turbines, airplanes, semiconductors, heavy trucks, polysilicon, copper, timber and lumber and critical minerals.
—Reuters 12 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
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Fred Imbert, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Unlike other sectors that have recently been targeted by tariffs, movies go beyond physical goods, bringing larger intellectual property ramifications into question.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
After a flurry of small moves over the past week, the Charlotte Hornets made one that has bigger ramifications as training camp nears.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
The department has opened numerous probes into the national security ramifications of imports of wind turbines, airplanes, semiconductors, heavy trucks, polysilicon, copper, timber and lumber and critical minerals.
—Reuters 12 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification
Noun
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The first matchup with College Football Playoff implications at stake for both teams.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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There’s a sadness to her uncertainty, this implication that her eventual return will in some way be conditional.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
4 Oct. 2025
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The comedically top-heavy sausages, which can easily topple forwards into the dirt, temporarily take center stage as the baseball players gaze on in amusement from their dugouts, sometimes wagering on the outcome.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The film benefits from its avoidance of a too-tidy, sentimental outcome, even if some in the audience might be left craving one.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Whether that fluctuating dynamic between coach and players should have any lasting consequences is a matter for United’s board and owners which, as Amorim referenced in his pre-match press conference, includes the Glazers as well as Ratcliffe.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Doing so could lead to serious consequences, including years in prison, according to Steve Levin, a University of Maryland Carey School of Law professor.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The effects of the RBI's outsized rate cut of 50 basis points in June have yet to filter through the economy, explained Malhotra, adding that the decision to hold rates steady was unanimous.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Poll Signals Voter Blame for Government Shutdown A poll released a few hours before the government shutdown came into effect gave insight into how voters may apportion the blame.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Ramification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramification. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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