RAMIFICATION Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

ramification

noun

Definition of ramification

as in implication

formal 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 The study's ramifications affected millions of women, with the use of hormone replacement therapy dropping from 40% in 1999 to 5% in 2020 as most doctors stopped prescribing it. — Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 It’s been a few years since Giants fans have had the pleasure of watching games that late into the season without thinking primarily about NFL Draft ramifications. — Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 The ramifications of breathing toxic air at Ground Zero has many of those who lived or worked in Lower Manhattan at the time angry and worried. — Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026 The battle could have major ramifications for this year’s elections, when control of Congress is at stake. — Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ramification

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification

Noun

The trial is being closely watched for its implications for other fatal high-speed crashes that don't involve drugs or alcohol.

— Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
That would mark a decisive break from the generally low and comparatively stable inflation environment that followed the global financial crisis — heralding wide-ranging implications for investors' portfolios.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of implication

Noun

Taking a page from professional players associations, Abruzzo sees sectoral bargaining—where unions and multiple employers set baseline, industry-wide compensation and workplace standards—as the preferable long-term outcome for college athletes.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Sep. 2026
There are four possible outcomes, all with various chances of coming to fruition.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of outcome

Noun

Resilience comes from an organization’s ability to recognize when defenses have failed, understand the consequences and act before a security event becomes a business crisis.

— Shane Buckley, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Unfortunately for her, these are all direct consequences of her actions.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of consequence

Noun

The effects were longer wait times for new, more affordable cars, and higher prices for used cars.

— David Freedlander, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026
Economists and other political observers are voicing concerns about the potential effects on inflation and the national balance sheet.

— BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026