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 Supreme Court’s ruling is expected to have wide ramifications for the future of lawsuits against an administration’s attempt to end TPS for different countries.
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Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 9 Apr. 2026
As helpful as the laxatives may be during the Artemis II mission, Bunger hopes their inclusion in the first aid kit has wider ramifications for everyone, not only astronauts.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
That’s why these final three games are so important, as are the implications of victory — or the ramifications of defeat — staring down the home stretch of the regular season.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
One of the biggest ramifications is the collection of communications of Americans.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Paul and Mortensen’s ongoing legal battle has had ramifications for several of their reality TV projects.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
By then, internal messages show, executives and board members had come to believe that Altman’s omissions and deceptions might have ramifications for the safety of OpenAI’s products.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
This article breaks down this complex issue and its potential ramifications.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
The price surge also has had political ramifications for oil production in California, with Trump invoking a Cold War-era law to force the controversial resumption of offshore drilling in the Golden State, citing the need to bolster domestic oil production for national security purposes.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 9 Apr. 2026
As helpful as the laxatives may be during the Artemis II mission, Bunger hopes their inclusion in the first aid kit has wider ramifications for everyone, not only astronauts.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
That’s why these final three games are so important, as are the implications of victory — or the ramifications of defeat — staring down the home stretch of the regular season.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
One of the biggest ramifications is the collection of communications of Americans.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Paul and Mortensen’s ongoing legal battle has had ramifications for several of their reality TV projects.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
By then, internal messages show, executives and board members had come to believe that Altman’s omissions and deceptions might have ramifications for the safety of OpenAI’s products.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
This article breaks down this complex issue and its potential ramifications.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
The price surge also has had political ramifications for oil production in California, with Trump invoking a Cold War-era law to force the controversial resumption of offshore drilling in the Golden State, citing the need to bolster domestic oil production for national security purposes.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramifications
Noun
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The magnitude of that benefit could have significant implications for how widely the drug will be used, and how the company’s stock will react to its late-stage data.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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But while the debate over Texas’ reading list could have national implications, to the speakers the issue boiled down to whether the passages are essential to understanding the nation’s history and morals — or unconstitutional.—
Heather Hollingsworth,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some health consequences might not become apparent for years—and anecdotal evidence is rife with confounding factors.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Colorado legislators have put our state’s anti-discrimination law on a collision course with Title IX, the federal law that guarantees women and girls an equal opportunity to compete in sports, and female student athletes are paying the consequences.—
Lisa Frizell,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And Spandrel’s tower isn’t the only building seeing the effects of low vacancy rates.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, Polis directed OEDIT and state agencies to analyze the effects of tariffs across key industries, finding widespread cost increases, planning challenges, and market disruptions for Colorado businesses.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Prediction markets allow users to bet on a wide range of real world outcomes, including geopolitical developments with seismic implications.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
9 Apr. 2026
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Four of those federal cases were chosen as bellwether cases, meaning their outcomes are meant to help guide how all the other cases in federal court in Chicago might proceed, and/or how to settle those cases.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Ramifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramifications. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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