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
Beyond its immediate financial ramifications, the deeper cost of an MSCI downgrade is reputational, Kurlantzick argues.
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Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
That has the ramifications back for gas prices at home, of course.
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CBS News,
21 June 2026
Vance has to negotiate through political division For Vance, a likely 2028 presidential contender, how the negotiations play out could have enormous ramifications for his political fortunes.
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Jamey Keaten,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Word about Hitler’s belief in Aryan superiority had spread far, and many observers warned of its genocidal, war-bringing ramifications.
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ramification
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
That has the ramifications back for gas prices at home, of course.
—
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Vance has to negotiate through political division For Vance, a likely 2028 presidential contender, how the negotiations play out could have enormous ramifications for his political fortunes.
—
Jamey Keaten,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Word about Hitler’s belief in Aryan superiority had spread far, and many observers warned of its genocidal, war-bringing ramifications.
—
Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ramification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification
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What the state does next could have profound implications for its healthcare system and sprawling economy.
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The findings also highlight an imbalance of power in the flight attendant training center, and the implications of this power dynamic for reporting alleged misconduct.
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The report found some shelter programs cost significantly more to operate than others, but due to incomplete and inconsistent data, auditors were unable to determine whether higher spending translated into better outcomes.
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The findings have since been replicated across multiple follow-up analyses and extended to include women, cognitive outcomes and blood pressure.
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Her approach is shaped by years spent in active production environments, where decisions often carry consequences, and projects demand a balance between creative ambition and practical reality.
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But many politicians on the right argued that the attacks were solely the consequence of Albanese’s failure to take antisemitism on Australian soil seriously.
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Strength training has measurable effects on executive function and processing speed.
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Read more about the effects of heat – and how to keep yourself safe – here.
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“Ramification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramification. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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