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
The details of the prenup have not been reported, but Melcher also spoke of the need and possible repercussions of having one.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 July 2025
The days of neglecting idle IP address blocks without repercussions are over.
—Vincentas Grinius, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Travelers should carefully review the entry requirements as the repercussions for not following the rules could end in tragedy.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2025
She was ejected from the game, but more repercussions could be on the way.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for repercussion
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 July 2025
The days of neglecting idle IP address blocks without repercussions are over.
—Vincentas Grinius, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Travelers should carefully review the entry requirements as the repercussions for not following the rules could end in tragedy.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2025
She was ejected from the game, but more repercussions could be on the way.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for repercussion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussion
Noun
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The driver of the motor vehicle remained at the scene and was not injured, according to Bessette. Road closures were in effect in the area of the crash as the Waterbury Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit investigated the incident, Bessette said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
13 Aug. 2025
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Duties already in effect for weeks or months include a 30% tax on Chinese imports, 50% on steel and aluminum and 25% on foreign cars.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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More than one third of the world’s clothing is designed by brands with Lectra technologies, according to the company’s data, reflecting its widespread behind-the-scenes influence in manufacturing.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Open-source projects often wield a different, more substantial type of influence over technical standards, security protocols and even the ethical frameworks that govern the use of technology.—
Kevin Korte,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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While not exclusively plant-based, the restaurants’s commitment to sustainability is profound, focusing on ethical sourcing, minimizing waste, and exploring the impact of food systems.—
Michele Robson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Internal studies documented Instagram’s harmful impact on the mental health of vulnerable teen girls.—
Noah Giansiracusa,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Repercussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repercussion. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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