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 proper accounting of military fatalities has implications beyond public transparency.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
Hunschofsky, the new leader of House Democrats, emphasized how Republican leaders spent virtually no time analyzing the implications of Amendment 3.

— Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 19 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

Any new laws could have a disproportionate effect on the global tech industry because many top AI companies are based in California.

— Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
This manicure features swirly designs in four different shades of brown, creating a beautiful gradient effect that resembles a subtle rainbow at the base of the nails.

— Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026