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 future legal ramifications could be much broader than this case, Gerrard added, effectively taking away an important route for people to fight against pollution in their neighborhoods.
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Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Dealing with its ramifications, in one way or another, can involve navigating the tumultuous legal waters that follow.
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Will Jones,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Whatever the ramifications of the deal to the company’s internal workings, Murdoch clearly hopes buying Roku makes Fox more of a force in the media sector.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
15 June 2026
What were the ramifications of the trade?
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Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
His ability to defeat those teams had few ramifications for his true World Cup prospects against diverse global competition.
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Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Some of the best analyses of the financial ramifications of all this can be found in the DealBook newsletter, which notes that SpaceX is now essentially an AI company, and as such will have to spend heavily to catch up to Anthropic and OpenAI.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
Politicizing our research review process sends the exact signal our rivals hope for and brings severe economic, geopolitical, and national security ramifications.
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David J. Skorton,
STAT,
12 June 2026
The possible link between how Americans use technology and birth rates has broader economic ramifications.
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Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Dealing with its ramifications, in one way or another, can involve navigating the tumultuous legal waters that follow.
—
Will Jones,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Whatever the ramifications of the deal to the company’s internal workings, Murdoch clearly hopes buying Roku makes Fox more of a force in the media sector.
—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
15 June 2026
What were the ramifications of the trade?
—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
His ability to defeat those teams had few ramifications for his true World Cup prospects against diverse global competition.
—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Some of the best analyses of the financial ramifications of all this can be found in the DealBook newsletter, which notes that SpaceX is now essentially an AI company, and as such will have to spend heavily to catch up to Anthropic and OpenAI.
—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
Politicizing our research review process sends the exact signal our rivals hope for and brings severe economic, geopolitical, and national security ramifications.
—
David J. Skorton,
STAT,
12 June 2026
The possible link between how Americans use technology and birth rates has broader economic ramifications.
—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramifications
Noun
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The document, first reported earlier this month by the tech news outlet 404 media, is a Privacy Threshold Analysis, which is essentially a federal report assessing whether the privacy implications of a tool warrant further government study.
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The implications extend well beyond the art world.
Noun
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Nevertheless, their family and the Fernandezes are left with the permanent consequences of that day.
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Two wars in as many years with Israel — both launched on other’s behalf but with outsized consequences borne here — have resulted in thousands of dead, a million-plus displacement crisis and the leveling and occupation of wide swaths of the country.
Noun
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The compounding effects of high fuel costs along with the debt that helped finance the purchase and the upgrades to the planes accumulated quickly.
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Leaders are constantly in a chronic, sympathetic-dominant state that, if not appropriately managed, can have downstream effects on their cardiovascular health, immune functioning, sleep, and even personal relationships.
Noun
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Recycling and reselling, outcomes better for the environment, each accounted for only about 1 in 10 devices.
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Successful outcomes often come from taking the time to understand available options, building the right support system, and returning to work at a pace that supports both health and long-term employment goals.
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“Ramifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramifications. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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