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
Just understand that there are ramifications to this support, too, like tax implications, credit score damage and more.
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Japanese rearmament will have similar ramifications.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
Of the ramifications of a trick play that doesn’t hit.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Chatrie is expected to have wide ramifications for criminal investigations nationwide on the emerging law enforcement tool.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 16 Jan. 2026
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Japanese rearmament will have similar ramifications.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
Of the ramifications of a trick play that doesn’t hit.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Chatrie is expected to have wide ramifications for criminal investigations nationwide on the emerging law enforcement tool.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ramification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification
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Not for escapism, per se – Roseberry’s Schiaparelli show, one of his finest and weirdest to date, vibrated with implications about our world’s rigid definition of beauty, with horns, feathers and splashes of neon – but for indulgence.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Ellis eventually granted the substitution of counsel, ruling that the defendant’s right to counsel of choice outweighed concerns about the implications of a delay.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Jan. 2026
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An investigation by the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) has found that Team Canada manipulated the outcome of the North American Cup in Lake Placid, New York, earlier this month.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Some organizations mistake busyness for productivity, valuing optics versus outcomes.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The tense music and security cam footage seem to suggest this isn’t over, that Cooper could face consequences for hurting the guy.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
11 Jan. 2026
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Now there is hard evidence this all is getting very real, with consequences for everyone who pays an electric bill.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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The rapid rise of AI technology has had negative effects on the climate and humanity, albeit indirectly.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Eventually, of course, ICE will go elsewhere, but as after a rape, the effects of their occupation will not end with ICE’s departure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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