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
In both cases, Givi wanted to understand not just the responses and their ramifications but the thought processes behind them.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
Blindsiding a player by trading them away can have negative ramifications on the perception of your organization and leadership
Booker loves being in Phoenix.
—Shane Young, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The debate carries major ramifications for Trump's agenda and the country at large, with policy decisions in the balance that could shape America's economic and budgetary outlook for years to come.
—Kevin Freking, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
To make such sweeping changes to your franchise so close to the playoffs will no doubt have negative ramifications on Denver’s playoff run.
—Mikai Bruce, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
Blindsiding a player by trading them away can have negative ramifications on the perception of your organization and leadership
Booker loves being in Phoenix.
—Shane Young, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The debate carries major ramifications for Trump's agenda and the country at large, with policy decisions in the balance that could shape America's economic and budgetary outlook for years to come.
—Kevin Freking, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
To make such sweeping changes to your franchise so close to the playoffs will no doubt have negative ramifications on Denver’s playoff run.
—Mikai Bruce, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramification
Noun
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For millennials, many of whom came of age during the Great Recession and are now contending with high interest rates and housing shortages, that lopsided ownership has real implications.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Another pillar of Google's opposition will be the privacy and security implications of the DOJ's demand for data sharing.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The most devastating of all those outcomes undoubtedly came in 2021 when, with a 3-1 series lead, the Leafs failed to close out the Habs with three chances to do so.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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But as contagious as measles is, the outcome caused by just a few cases could be devastating, especially for children.—
Dan Sweeney,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2025
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This shift in perception could have long-term consequences for universities, the labor market, and broader economic mobility, especially as alternative pathways like trade schools, online certifications, and direct-to-career programs gain popularity.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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The consequences of the Commission’s focus on development over preservation could not be clearer.—
Michael S. Hiller,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Louisiana Louisiana’s law went into effect Jan. 1 requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, but the state hasn't issued guidance on what documentation residents need.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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That kind of knowledge production has, in effect, been automated.—
D. Graham Burnett,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Ramification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramification. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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