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
And the repercussions are said to be affecting more than just the former Duke and Duchess of York.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 Mar. 2026
Two weeks after the United States and Israel launched an air war on Iran, there has been no let up in the conflict—or its financial repercussions.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
But ending the war with Iran’s nuclear infrastructure partially intact could have devastating repercussions.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The bigger repercussion of not speaking up is losing yourself.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for repercussion
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 Mar. 2026
Two weeks after the United States and Israel launched an air war on Iran, there has been no let up in the conflict—or its financial repercussions.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
But ending the war with Iran’s nuclear infrastructure partially intact could have devastating repercussions.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The bigger repercussion of not speaking up is losing yourself.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for repercussion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussion
Noun
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The infinity pool is practically on top of the shoreline, creating that Instagram-worthy effect where the water appears to spill directly into the bay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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In effect, Denver may now be subsidizing fire service in both cities.—
Brian Maass,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The lieutenant governor’s victory is also a win for Pritzker, with her Democratic primary serving as an early test of the governor’s national influence.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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Trump has since sought to exert his influence over the country and acting President Delcy Rodríguez.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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While the move by Congress was reassuring, experts say that the funding freeze has already had an outsized impact.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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But the impact of many red carpet looks at the Academy Awards will live on.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Repercussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repercussion. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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