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 Borrowers who are behind on payments could face repercussions like having their wages garnished and watching their credit scores plummet. Ben Abrams, NPR, 2 May 2025 Despite the series not letting Kristine, or Michael, off the hook in the end, the pair never faced legal repercussions after they were charged with neglect of a dependent. Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025 Now, the league’s best defense can bump into opponents with fewer repercussions. The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 But Firmin-Sellers predicts every nonprofit, including her own, will feel repercussions. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for repercussion
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Noun
  • But treatment, which typically involves medications to block the hormone testosterone, can have adverse effects on the brain and body.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
  • What’s remarkable is that relatively small amounts can have significant effects.
    Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • Her style leans toward country and Americana with a wide array of rhythmic influences.
    Monica Hooper, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
  • Launched as a series of limited-edition releases, the Founder’s Collection serves as a creative playground —a place where traditional Kentucky bourbon meets unexpected influences from around the world.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • If the case is appealed to a circuit court of appeals, that could broaden the impact because circuits span multiple states.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 18 May 2025
  • Is Son Heung-min sharp enough to start on the left wing and make a decisive impact?
    Jay Harris, New York Times, 17 May 2025

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“Repercussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repercussion. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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