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
Each of these matchups will have ramifications for playoff races across MLB.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Economists and others fear wide-ranging ramifications for California if the reliability of that information is uncertain, calling the data fundamental for making an array of policy and funding decisions.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Because social media is so accessible to everyone right now, a good practice for anybody leaving a comment is to think about the ramifications of what that could do to somebody.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Aug. 2025
But what was going to be the ramifications going into the next season?
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Economists and others fear wide-ranging ramifications for California if the reliability of that information is uncertain, calling the data fundamental for making an array of policy and funding decisions.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Because social media is so accessible to everyone right now, a good practice for anybody leaving a comment is to think about the ramifications of what that could do to somebody.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Aug. 2025
But what was going to be the ramifications going into the next season?
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ramification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification
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International implications of using foreign fighters By allowing non-Ukrainians to serve, Kyiv runs the risk of these fighters being labelled as mercenaries by Russia, leaving them vulnerable to capture, detention and extradition to Russia.—
Rebecca Johns,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Those implications are front of mind for South Korea – with Google standing to potentially gain a lot if the government decides in their favor in October.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Unwavering loyalty Schrandt told ABC News that any deportations to Afghanistan are an unacceptable outcome.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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The cumulative effect is fewer community judgments and more private, judicial and legislative control over outcomes.—
Richard Lorren Jolly,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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The decisions ultimately have dire consequences for both the erstwhile pals and everyone else living on Inisherin.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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But the then-21-year-old soon felt the consequences of his overnight fame.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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With support from the ADG Community Journalism Project, LEARNS reporter Josh Snyder covers the impact of the law on the K-12 education system across the state, and its effect on teachers, students, parents and communities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Sep. 2025
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Unlike other provisions in the Alien and Sedition Acts, which expired or were repealed, the Alien Enemies Act remains in effect today.—
Robert Birsel
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Ramification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramification. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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