RAMIFICATION Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

ramification

noun

Definition of ramification

as in implication

formal 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 Some Republican legislators expressed sympathy for the Boyle Heights community, but questioned the financial ramifications for businesses. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 The legislation could have ramifications across the country for the still-emerging technology. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2026 None came with more ramifications than the choices at quarterback. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026 For whatever reason, losing in Dublin in recent years often means major ramifications for the programs involved. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ramification

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification

Noun

The trial is being closely watched for its implications for other fatal high-speed crashes that don't involve drugs or alcohol.

— Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
That would mark a decisive break from the generally low and comparatively stable inflation environment that followed the global financial crisis — heralding wide-ranging implications for investors' portfolios.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of implication

Noun

Putin’s foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov described the talks to journalists afterward as constructive, frank and useful, but didn’t talk about specific outcomes.

— Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026
Vasseur did not wish to discuss the possible final 2026 championship outlook, saying his attention was purely on present performance and taking steps; focus on the process, not the outcome.

— Luke Smith, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of outcome

Noun

My instinct was to try to answer it with rigorous, careful science — and, of course, report from the ground, learning from the people who were living through the consequences.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
There are also unfounded theories about its consequences, which Doricko has spent time on social media trying to debunk.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of consequence

Noun

The extremely small separation between the two graphene systems allowed the screening effect to be much stronger than in earlier experiments.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Diesel also faces higher seasonal demand that is compounding the effects of the supply shortages.

— Rob Wile, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026