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
Others still were energized by the global repercussions of the Russian Revolution.
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Tony Wood, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Birol warned that not reopening the waterway within weeks could compound the repercussions for global energy supplies.
—John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The only serious repercussion Ellie faces, at least for now, is the embarrassment of having to tell Jason what happened.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
The repercussions started almost as soon as the ball hit the back of the Everton net.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for repercussion
Tony Wood, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Birol warned that not reopening the waterway within weeks could compound the repercussions for global energy supplies.
—John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The only serious repercussion Ellie faces, at least for now, is the embarrassment of having to tell Jason what happened.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
The repercussions started almost as soon as the ball hit the back of the Everton net.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for repercussion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussion
Noun
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Putting aside any adults-only constraint, that principle also would be in effect, even when kids might pass by that book sitting on that shelf.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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But the kinetic Sunyaev-Zel’dovich effect is a little bit different, and a lot more compelling.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Much of this influence played a role in what would become the dialect of the South more generally as Scots Irish settlers and their descendants spread into the backcountry of the Upper and, a bit later, the Lowland South.—
Valerie Fridland,
Big Think,
21 Apr. 2026
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South Korea‘s influence internationally continues to boom, as K-pop drives youth music tastes and shows such as Squid Game deliver outsized results for the likes of Netflix.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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Using these alternatives can have real impact, as fuel consumption from production vehicles and generators has been found to be the single largest contributor of carbon emissions on film and television sets.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Eco effort The property utilized a variety of natural construction materials and renewable energy sources to minimize its impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Repercussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repercussion. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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