as in implications
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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 ramifications
Each of these games will have large ramifications for the SEC Championship chase as well as the College Football Playoff.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
But Aceves said the political consequences of federal government actions, including the antifa executive order, can be equal to or even more significant than legal ramifications.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
The scope and ramifications of Grasso’s actions come to light early on in Episode Six.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
These mistakes are not only costly on a game-by-game basis because their suspension ramifications, particularly in a Chelsea squad already carrying several defensive injuries, are key.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
And this global push has had local ramifications.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Supreme Court weighs constitutionality of conversation therapy ban Months after upholding a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, the Supreme Court is once again hearing arguments about LGBTQ+ rights that could have major ramifications on young people.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
The political ramifications for him are still unknown.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
The pact also allows OpenAI to show that its contracts and investments with suppliers like Nvidia aren't exclusive, to avoid any potential antitrust ramifications.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
But Aceves said the political consequences of federal government actions, including the antifa executive order, can be equal to or even more significant than legal ramifications.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
The scope and ramifications of Grasso’s actions come to light early on in Episode Six.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
These mistakes are not only costly on a game-by-game basis because their suspension ramifications, particularly in a Chelsea squad already carrying several defensive injuries, are key.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
And this global push has had local ramifications.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Supreme Court weighs constitutionality of conversation therapy ban Months after upholding a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, the Supreme Court is once again hearing arguments about LGBTQ+ rights that could have major ramifications on young people.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
The political ramifications for him are still unknown.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
The pact also allows OpenAI to show that its contracts and investments with suppliers like Nvidia aren't exclusive, to avoid any potential antitrust ramifications.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramifications
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Championship implications loomed large, with Piastri starting sixth and struggling to make progress.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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China’s top leaders convene this week to set the country’s policy agenda for the next five years, with far-reaching implications for global markets.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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That vote, however, was made with the recognition that a rejection would come with consequences.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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If the Education Department does not act before the end of the year, those borrowers could face steep consequences.—
Danielle Douglas-Gabriel The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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May Help Reduce Cancer Risk Including figs as part of a balanced, nutrient-rich diet may have anti-cancer effects.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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Rogers added that the effects would soon extend beyond the NNSA.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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What good outcomes could this rhetoric possibly create?—
Keith Wilson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Policymakers can put menopause care in the basic benefit package and require transparent reporting on access and outcomes.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Ramifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramifications. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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