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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
And while this case does not concern Israel directly, the ICJ’s determinations may have major ramifications for the case Israel is now defending at the tribunal against South Africa.
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Staff, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Subscribe today When the most populous nation on Earth forges a trade deal with a bloc that comprises nearly 15% of the world’s GDP, the ramifications will be widespread — and not just in monetary terms.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
The series looks at the ramifications of a technology that still eludes a portion of the continent via recurring rolling blackouts.
—Thomas Patier, Artforum, 27 Jan. 2026
In other words, this could have a lot of complex and significant ramifications and reverberations.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The move imperils public interest reporting and will have ramifications far beyond this specific case.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
Just understand that there are ramifications to this support, too, like tax implications, credit score damage and more.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Japanese rearmament will have similar ramifications.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Chatrie is expected to have wide ramifications for criminal investigations nationwide on the emerging law enforcement tool.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 16 Jan. 2026
Staff, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Subscribe today When the most populous nation on Earth forges a trade deal with a bloc that comprises nearly 15% of the world’s GDP, the ramifications will be widespread — and not just in monetary terms.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
The series looks at the ramifications of a technology that still eludes a portion of the continent via recurring rolling blackouts.
—Thomas Patier, Artforum, 27 Jan. 2026
In other words, this could have a lot of complex and significant ramifications and reverberations.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The move imperils public interest reporting and will have ramifications far beyond this specific case.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
Just understand that there are ramifications to this support, too, like tax implications, credit score damage and more.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Japanese rearmament will have similar ramifications.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Chatrie is expected to have wide ramifications for criminal investigations nationwide on the emerging law enforcement tool.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramifications
Noun
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Not for escapism, per se – Roseberry’s Schiaparelli show, one of his finest and weirdest to date, vibrated with implications about our world’s rigid definition of beauty, with horns, feathers and splashes of neon – but for indulgence.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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This disparity has implications for how — and if — consumers spend their money.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Even if the industry’s analysis is exaggerated, the real-world consequences would be a disaster.—
Matthew Kandrach,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Speaking publicly in moments like this can introduce legal risk, political backlash, and unintended consequences for employees.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The rapid rise of AI technology has had negative effects on the climate and humanity, albeit indirectly.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Eventually, of course, ICE will go elsewhere, but as after a rape, the effects of their occupation will not end with ICE’s departure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Some organizations mistake busyness for productivity, valuing optics versus outcomes.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Scorpio's biggest struggle in 2026 Release the need to control outcomes — especially in love and family.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Ramifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramifications. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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