as in effect
the power to bring about a result on another
your decision not to go to college will have repercussions you'll feel for years to come
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Recent Examples of repercussion
As wonderful as independence is, toxic independence can have serious repercussions on your relationships and livelihood.
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Michele Ross, SELF, 19 Jan. 2026
Read on to learn how to let your child experience the repercussions of their actions safely.
—Renee Sagiv Riebling, Parents, 19 Jan. 2026
Few countries have sympathy for Tehran, yet all are concerned about the repercussions if the regime there collapsed.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Tech companies — not parents and teens — face repercussions for any breaches.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for repercussion
Michele Ross, SELF, 19 Jan. 2026
Read on to learn how to let your child experience the repercussions of their actions safely.
—Renee Sagiv Riebling, Parents, 19 Jan. 2026
Few countries have sympathy for Tehran, yet all are concerned about the repercussions if the regime there collapsed.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Tech companies — not parents and teens — face repercussions for any breaches.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for repercussion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussion
Noun
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With the disappearing of Robeson also came the disappearance of questioning the effect of free-market capitalism on Black communities, a once vibrant question replaced by the celebration of individual wealth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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But learning to elicit a resilient response, instead, can transform the negative effects of stress and allow someone to evolve in a healthier way.—
Tara Narula,
Time,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Soft power and influence only translate into success when people have access to the right connections; those who can unlock barriers, share fresh thinking or open doors to new networks.—
Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Speeding, distracted driving and being under the influence are some of the biggest areas where passengers can stop a dangerous situation.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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They’re designed for higher intensity workouts like road running, so they’re optimized with airy cushioning to absorb impact around your heels, the balls of your feet, your ankles, and knees.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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The impact is most clearly seen in the price of gold, which advanced sharply last year, its best year in decades.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Repercussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repercussion. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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