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

Council and their staff are looking into the potential financial ramifications of an air conditioning mandate. — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026

Despite the very real tensions and ramifications of Harry’s decision to go public with his and Meghan’s experiences and criticisms, his prodigal son position is, and frankly, has always been, a boon for the Firm. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

And backlash will likely be sustained as more people wear the glasses, since digital rights experts have accused Meta of failing to consider civil rights or privacy ramifications when designing new features. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

Doing so carried larger ramifications for both parties, as Marte gained 10-and-5 rights — 10 years of service and five consecutive years with the same club — after the 10th day of the 2026 season, earning full no-trade clause protection. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

If China does find ice, there are interesting territorial ramifications. — Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026

Moments earlier, a stark warning came from the chair of Fort Lauderdale’s budget advisory board about the ramifications of Amendment 3. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Feller didn’t ask his agent about the financial ramifications. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

This sounds like malpractice to those who understand the value of 40-man roster spots and know the ramifications of the looming lockout. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2026