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
The ramifications of the scandal and Andrew’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein have put everyone close to him in a precarious position.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Mar. 2026
Iran’s vast oil reserves and its geostrategic position controlling the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow stretch of water through which much global trade flows, means that the conflict has profound ramifications for the global economy.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Ignatz, who works in the security field, said jamming scanners does happen, and there can be serious ramifications for public safety.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Santos said the Warriors are well aware of the playoff ramifications and that winning Saturday night would be significant with Curry potentially returning in the near future.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ramification
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Mar. 2026
Iran’s vast oil reserves and its geostrategic position controlling the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow stretch of water through which much global trade flows, means that the conflict has profound ramifications for the global economy.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Ignatz, who works in the security field, said jamming scanners does happen, and there can be serious ramifications for public safety.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Santos said the Warriors are well aware of the playoff ramifications and that winning Saturday night would be significant with Curry potentially returning in the near future.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ramification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification
Noun
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Judges, rather than legislators or business leaders, are making serious efforts to address the implications of artificial intelligence for society, as demonstrated by recent federal court rulings on copyright and attorney-client privilege.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Inflationary pressures carry implications beyond the bond market.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But other scenarios could lead to a less desirable outcome.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
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Four of those cases were chosen as bellwether cases, meaning their outcomes are meant to help guide how all the other cases in federal court in Chicago might proceed, and/or how to settle those cases.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Deflationary pressures have been present since the end of the pandemic, in large part as a consequence of a prolonged slump in housing and weak consumer demand.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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For example, scientists working in SETI, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, already factor in the consequences of electron dispersion in the interstellar medium between stars.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kirk, 33, was sentenced to four months in prison and had his certification as a law enforcement officer revoked by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, in effect banning him from working as a police officer in the state.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Multiple severe thunderstorm warnings were also issued across the Chicago area, and a thunderstorm watch went into effect in parts of Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin, according to the National Weather Service.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Ramification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramification. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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