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
Could there be wider ramifications for government funding?
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Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
As the disproportionate impact of oil shortages in Asia widens the divide, economists warn that the phenomenon has significant ramifications for monetary policy, political stability, and future economic growth across the continent – and other parts of the world that rely on it for trade.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Blocking the map The third case would also have seismic ramifications on which map is used in the upcoming elections.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
The American defeat in the Gulf will have broader global ramifications as well.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 10 May 2026
These nine, although more will have smaller ramifications, too.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 9 May 2026
The ramifications will reverberate for decades.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 8 May 2026
This means their control of a corrupted American political system will have ramifications worldwide.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Skubal’s injury is a massive blow to the Tigers and could have major ramifications in free agency this offseason.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
As the disproportionate impact of oil shortages in Asia widens the divide, economists warn that the phenomenon has significant ramifications for monetary policy, political stability, and future economic growth across the continent – and other parts of the world that rely on it for trade.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Blocking the map The third case would also have seismic ramifications on which map is used in the upcoming elections.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
The American defeat in the Gulf will have broader global ramifications as well.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 10 May 2026
These nine, although more will have smaller ramifications, too.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 9 May 2026
The ramifications will reverberate for decades.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 8 May 2026
This means their control of a corrupted American political system will have ramifications worldwide.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Skubal’s injury is a massive blow to the Tigers and could have major ramifications in free agency this offseason.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramifications
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The game surely will have some late-season playoff implications as well, giving it top billing on a Chiefs schedule that features quite a few other doozies.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The Commission will assess the implications once/if more concrete information becomes available.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The researchers argue that the daily dataset has diagnostic potential, serving as an early warning system for economic cycles, a humanitarian planning tool, and a means of tracking ecological consequences as illuminated nights continue to change at an accelerating pace.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The plea agreement describes those as potential immigration consequences.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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In fact, the study, published in Innovation in Aging, concluded that the artsy group appeared to age as much as 4 percent slower than their counterparts, with similar effects to those of a weekly workout.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
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However, for people who use nicotine in any form, including pouches, the effects often lead to physical dependence and the need for increasing doses.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2026
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Next, the team is planning to analyze similar data across different countries and populations, as well as looking at how other biological outcomes could be affected by cultural engagement, Bu added.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Brown insisted that the mechanism built into the new system, requiring local schools to adopt plans to improve outcomes, bolstered by broad state measures of accountability, would suffice.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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“Ramifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramifications. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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