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 high court is expected to decide whether Mississippi can count ballots that are received up to five days late, with possible ramifications for dozens more states.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
In an opinion also authored by Roberts, the court's conservative majority struck down removal protections for members of the FTC, a ruling that could have ramifications for similar agencies.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The dollar’s share of global FX reserves fell from 71% in 2001 to around 57% at the end of 2025, but this reflects that this is a slow movement and not one that will have ramifications in the short term.
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Daniel Webber,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
While the political ramifications play out, our colleague Elizabeth Cooney has provided a helpful rundown on pulmonary hypertension and how a GLP-1 drug might help to treat it.
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Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
29 June 2026
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
In an opinion also authored by Roberts, the court's conservative majority struck down removal protections for members of the FTC, a ruling that could have ramifications for similar agencies.
—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The dollar’s share of global FX reserves fell from 71% in 2001 to around 57% at the end of 2025, but this reflects that this is a slow movement and not one that will have ramifications in the short term.
—
Daniel Webber,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
While the political ramifications play out, our colleague Elizabeth Cooney has provided a helpful rundown on pulmonary hypertension and how a GLP-1 drug might help to treat it.
—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ramification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification
Noun
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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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Dodgers two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani waddled through the clubhouse after the Dodgers’ 4-3 comeback victory against the Padres on Friday night, the bulging ice wraps around his left knee and right arm creating a penguin-like effect to his gait.
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The airbrush effect is thanks to a blend of polymers that reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines.
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“Ramification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramification. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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