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 Clippers’ loss could have widespread ramifications.
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Tim Rohan, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Bilash, Atajurt’s founder, says the arrests would have widespread ramifications.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Calling a pope, in this case, Pope Leo, weak or soft on crime is really personalizing things in a way that will have broad ramifications.
—Mike Toole, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Here’s what to know about the possible ramifications of this election.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 12 Apr. 2026
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Tim Rohan, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Bilash, Atajurt’s founder, says the arrests would have widespread ramifications.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Calling a pope, in this case, Pope Leo, weak or soft on crime is really personalizing things in a way that will have broad ramifications.
—Mike Toole, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Here’s what to know about the possible ramifications of this election.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification
Noun
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Adapted from Antonio Scurati’s novel, the series delves into the darker aspects of Mussolini’s character, illustrating how his toxic masculinity and exploitation of fear led to his ascent, while inviting viewers to reflect on the broader implications of his story in today’s political landscape.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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By Olivia Raimonde, Bloomberg Major corporations are pushing back against a possible tightening of emissions reporting standards that would have implications for the clean energy transition in years to come.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And yet the outcome was the same.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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That is a different standard than most organizations work under now, where outcomes can be explained, softened or deferred with the right language.—
Richard P. Weigand,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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No one else had to live under the shadow of its consequences.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Working families on Staten Island are already feeling the consequences.—
Nicole Malliotakis,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Putting aside any adults-only constraint, that principle also would be in effect, even when kids might pass by that book sitting on that shelf.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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But the kinetic Sunyaev-Zel’dovich effect is a little bit different, and a lot more compelling.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Ramification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramification. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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