as in effects
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 repercussions
When trust levels are low, people are less likely to speak openly or admit mistakes due to fear of judgment or repercussions.
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Anna Shields,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Teenagers and young adults in the San Jose area are speaking out against the popular microtrend fashion culture for the environmental repercussions and expense of keeping up with it all.
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Quinn Rickett,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Not even a hint of repercussions for diminishing the integrity of the event.
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Mirjam Swanson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
The 14-year-old would be exempt from criminal prosecution under a 2006 Philippine law that sets a minimum age of 15 for a minor to be criminally liable and only if authorities determine that a suspect was clearly aware of the crime that was committed and its repercussions.
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CBS News,
22 June 2026
The Uso-Femi match will have repercussions for both of their storylines.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
That history still has repercussions for Widow’s Bay in the present.
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Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
21 June 2026
The lawyers' move appears to be a last-minute effort to have the case dismissed before a possible ruling that could have massive repercussions for all TPS holders across the country.
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Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Now the Obama Center embraces the role and repercussions of his race, placing his presidency in a narrative of the nation's long journey for equality.
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Susan Page,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Anna Shields,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Teenagers and young adults in the San Jose area are speaking out against the popular microtrend fashion culture for the environmental repercussions and expense of keeping up with it all.
—
Quinn Rickett,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Not even a hint of repercussions for diminishing the integrity of the event.
—
Mirjam Swanson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
The 14-year-old would be exempt from criminal prosecution under a 2006 Philippine law that sets a minimum age of 15 for a minor to be criminally liable and only if authorities determine that a suspect was clearly aware of the crime that was committed and its repercussions.
—
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The Uso-Femi match will have repercussions for both of their storylines.
—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
That history still has repercussions for Widow’s Bay in the present.
—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
21 June 2026
The lawyers' move appears to be a last-minute effort to have the case dismissed before a possible ruling that could have massive repercussions for all TPS holders across the country.
—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Now the Obama Center embraces the role and repercussions of his race, placing his presidency in a narrative of the nation's long journey for equality.
—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussions
Noun
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The compounding effects of high fuel costs along with the debt that helped finance the purchase and the upgrades to the planes accumulated quickly.
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Leaders are constantly in a chronic, sympathetic-dominant state that, if not appropriately managed, can have downstream effects on their cardiovascular health, immune functioning, sleep, and even personal relationships.
Noun
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Dybantsa was in a heated race against Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer to be the top pick as all three are projected to make immediate impacts at the professional level.
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Scientists warn that climate change is exacerbating the frequency and intensity of heat and dryness, especially in southeastern Europe, making the region more vulnerable to health impacts and wildfires.
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The band, whose diverse musical influences included the Ramones, David Bowie and OMD, formed in 1983 after Susan and Jade moved to New York City.
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Ortatepe said that the restaurant’s myriad influences — Greek, Turkish, Anatolian, Levantine — mesh with creating a space where culture connects guests.
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“Repercussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repercussions. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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