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
Privately, however, some Democrats have expressed concerns that the mishap could have negative ramifications for the party in the long run.
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Filip Timotija, The Hill, 14 June 2025
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s messy breakup could have long-term ramifications for the Republican Party’s congressional primaries — as well as the Trump administration’s ties to Musk’s companies and his allies.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 6 June 2025
Powell has critiqued the tariffs for the potential negative ramifications on inflation and unemployment.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
How the team plays overall in June could have heavy ramifications on the organization’s trade deadline plans come July.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 6 June 2025
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Filip Timotija, The Hill, 14 June 2025
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s messy breakup could have long-term ramifications for the Republican Party’s congressional primaries — as well as the Trump administration’s ties to Musk’s companies and his allies.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 6 June 2025
Powell has critiqued the tariffs for the potential negative ramifications on inflation and unemployment.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
How the team plays overall in June could have heavy ramifications on the organization’s trade deadline plans come July.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification
Noun
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In formulating monetary policy, the Fed will continue to monitor the implications of incoming information for the economic outlook and is prepared to adjust the stance of monetary policy as appropriate if risks emerge that hinder the attainment of its dual objectives.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The Mets-Phillies matchup on Friday is a big one that will have implications for the top of the National League East, while the Boston Red Sox will face Rafael Devers just under a week after trading him to the San Francisco Giants.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Noun
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In these chaotic times, a lot of outcomes boil down to a very simple thing – trust.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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His mother, who felt that the men might escape from Guatemala’s notoriously dysfunctional prison system, considered capital punishment the safest outcome.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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Which Approach Better Serves Education? Evaluating these competing visions requires considering both immediate impacts and long-term consequences for educational access and quality.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Jamie Moraga, Franklin Revere NO: Increasing density isn’t the solution and could cause unintended consequences, such as overburdening infrastructure, eroding property values and diminishing community character.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2025
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The advisory is in effect until 11 p.m. Ways to stay safe during a flood according to the NWS For either residents or campers of flood-prone, low-lying areas, take immediate action and seek higher ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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Future studies with more participants—measuring the long-term effects of these diets—are needed to determine who benefits the most from each one.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
14 June 2025
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“Ramification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramification. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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