Synonyms of ramifications

ramifications

noun

plural of ramification

as in implications

formal 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.

Related Words

• implications
• consequences
• effects
• outcomes
• repercussions
• issues
• results
• developments
• echoes
• aftereffects
• aftermaths
• denouements
• resultants
• products
• precipitates
• corollaries
• fruits
• endings
• fates
• sequels
• conclusions
• children
• sequences
• outgrowths
• upshots
• side effects
• backwashes
• aftershocks
• fallouts
• by-products
• afterclaps
• offshoots
• ripples
• blowbacks
• afterglows
• spin-offs

Dissimilar Words

• factors
• considerations
• determinants
• grounds
• beginnings
• foundations
• bases
• bases
• incentives
• stimuli
• sources
• reasons
• origins
• causes
• roots
• mothers
• springs
• antecedents
• groundworks
• starts
• impetuses
• inspirations
• occasions
• instigations
• causations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ramifications

Shipping traffic in the Persian Gulf has repeatedly ground to a halt since the United States and Israel attacked Iran in February, with ramifications for global markets. — Dan Diamond, Washington Post, 25 July 2026

Both the card and the poem speak of juxtaposition and the ramifications of decisions. — Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

The World Cup may have ended with Spain’s extra-time goal yesterday, but soccer fans and league presidents alike are still discussing the ramifications of what this year’s tournament may bring the sport for years to come. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 July 2026

Later in the show, the guys discuss the Ravens’ one-year pact with veteran center Ethan Pocic and the ramifications for the rest of their offensive line. — Josh Tolentino, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2026

Ultimately, Cramer said that if more businesses do not begin reporting tangible returns, the AI skeptics will grow louder, with ramifications for the tech industry’s big spenders. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 15 July 2026

The central theme was the figurative — and literal — significance of passing the ball, including asking audience members to ponder what their passing game is like and the ramifications of being a ball hog. — Vahe Gregorian july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

The justices also avoided a broad ruling that would have had ramifications far beyond the athletic field for transgender rights. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 8 July 2026

That was a decision made because there’s going to be a lot of anticipation and fear and preparation going into January and the execution of the Big Beautiful Bill that will have a lot of ramifications in Americans’ lives. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 8 July 2026