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 The central theme was the figurative — and literal — significance of passing the ball, including asking audience members to ponder what their passing game is like and the ramifications of being a ball hog. — Vahe Gregorian july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 The justices also avoided a broad ruling that would have had ramifications far beyond the athletic field for transgender rights. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 8 July 2026 That was a decision made because there’s going to be a lot of anticipation and fear and preparation going into January and the execution of the Big Beautiful Bill that will have a lot of ramifications in Americans’ lives. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 8 July 2026 Retirement planning, college costs, aging parents, business ownership, inheritances all require an extra layer of planning and can present tax ramifications that go beyond what most of us can handle on our own. — Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ramification

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification

Noun

On Friday, Caine specifically raised concerns about the US munitions stockpile and other potential negative implications, according to the sources.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
The Senate race in Maine holds far-reaching political implications.

— Elena Moore, NPR, 25 July 2026

Definition of implication

Noun

The winner advances to face Mercedes Moné at All In, though regardless of the outcome, the loser should still have a prominent role at Wembley Stadium.

— Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Today’s discoveries create tomorrow’s hope for earlier detection, more effective treatments and better outcomes.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

Definition of outcome

Noun

Kohberger alleges that his attorneys withheld potentially exculpatory evidence, misled him about the consequences of pleading guilty and relied on threats and false promises to persuade him to accept the deal.

— Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Barring a major global intervention to curb climate change, European businesses can expect more record-breaking heat waves in the years ahead and, as a consequence, growing pressure for safe workspaces from regulators and workers alike.

— Oliver Balch, Fortune, 27 July 2026

Definition of consequence

Noun

Firefighters and authorities in both European countries were caught off guard by the virulence of the fires, which were fueled by high temperatures and the long-term effects of climate change.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
The voucher effect The state’s voucher expansion has had a profound impact on the growth of Catholic schools.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026