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
The character of Eli and the potential ramifications for Mel and Jack.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
As Iran targets ships with missiles and drones, even attempting to navigate the strategic waterway is currently unthinkable — with alarming ramifications for the global economy.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Amid the uproar over the UNT show’s closure, some faculty members and students shared concerns with The News about the ramifications of taking public stands against the decision.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
The ramifications, detailed in a study published today in the journal Nature, imply that such cosmic powerhouses are fueling some of the universe’s most explosive supernovae.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 Mar. 2026
That has ramifications for public policy and safety in all sorts of ways to recognize that.
—Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026
There are wider ramifications too.
—Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Two major economic plans unveiled at the annual meeting of China’s legislature outline top priorities that have different ramifications for the global economy.
—Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
If harm occurs, liability frameworks must be defined with ramifications.
—Victoria Bousis, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
As Iran targets ships with missiles and drones, even attempting to navigate the strategic waterway is currently unthinkable — with alarming ramifications for the global economy.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Amid the uproar over the UNT show’s closure, some faculty members and students shared concerns with The News about the ramifications of taking public stands against the decision.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
The ramifications, detailed in a study published today in the journal Nature, imply that such cosmic powerhouses are fueling some of the universe’s most explosive supernovae.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 Mar. 2026
That has ramifications for public policy and safety in all sorts of ways to recognize that.
—Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026
There are wider ramifications too.
—Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Two major economic plans unveiled at the annual meeting of China’s legislature outline top priorities that have different ramifications for the global economy.
—Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
If harm occurs, liability frameworks must be defined with ramifications.
—Victoria Bousis, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramifications
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The Heat and Magic face off in Miami in an important game with postseason seeding implications on Saturday.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Starkly different visions of how the grove will recover in the long run have implications on how forest managers should act today.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The consequences stemming from the death of a Brazilian butt lift patient came down Thursday on a Doral plastic surgery center that’s now on state probation.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Days after trading center Garrett Bradbury to Chicago for a fifth-round pick — a solid piece of business with Bradbury entering a contract year but also immediate consequences — the Pats have a hole in their offensive line.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Through intimate observational footage, letters read in voiceover, archival footage of their lives before the war, De Pue shows the devastating and lasting effects of war on the lives of the protagonists.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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Pistole also warned that extended shutdowns can have permanent and lasting effects on the workforce.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Proponents of prediction markets argue that putting financial stakes on outcomes leads to better forecasts than traditional methods.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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When leaders stop monitoring effort and start sharing control over decisions, priorities and outcomes, trust becomes tangible.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Ramifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramifications. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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