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
In this, Castro not only gestures at the social crisis that’s driving so many men toward radical ideas but also helps explain its causes and repercussions.
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Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
New docuseries Who Killed Our Daughter dives into the case and its societal repercussions.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
The trailer does take a heavy turn halfway through, as Mike and Claire confront hard financial realties, as well as the lingering repercussions of Mike’s time as a soldier in the Vietnam War.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
If China does land first, there could be profound repercussions for the United States, according to Mike Gold, president of civil and international space at Redwire and a key figure in formulating the Artemis Accords.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
While Tart did not face additional repercussions from the league for the play, he was called out by Taylor Swift fans on social media.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Critics say leaving the convention, which is part of UK law, would have wide repercussions.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Jang Dong-hyeok, chair of the main opposition People Power Party in Korea, urged President Lee on Saturday to take swift action, citing broader repercussions to other Korean businesses.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
David — who asked to be identified by his first name because of the delicate situation with TPS in the United States and the possibility of repercussions in Venezuela — came to the United States in February 2021 to visit friends and family in the United States on a tourist visa.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
New docuseries Who Killed Our Daughter dives into the case and its societal repercussions.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
The trailer does take a heavy turn halfway through, as Mike and Claire confront hard financial realties, as well as the lingering repercussions of Mike’s time as a soldier in the Vietnam War.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
If China does land first, there could be profound repercussions for the United States, according to Mike Gold, president of civil and international space at Redwire and a key figure in formulating the Artemis Accords.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
While Tart did not face additional repercussions from the league for the play, he was called out by Taylor Swift fans on social media.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Critics say leaving the convention, which is part of UK law, would have wide repercussions.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Jang Dong-hyeok, chair of the main opposition People Power Party in Korea, urged President Lee on Saturday to take swift action, citing broader repercussions to other Korean businesses.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
David — who asked to be identified by his first name because of the delicate situation with TPS in the United States and the possibility of repercussions in Venezuela — came to the United States in February 2021 to visit friends and family in the United States on a tourist visa.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussions
Noun
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It’s not fully fleshed out, but a parallel could be made to the effects of anxiety and trauma, and the unhealthy coping mechanisms that accompany them.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Research on its gut health effects is mixed.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Like Kiko, the center of dozens of storms passed close enough to leave impacts from winds, rain and rough seas.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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More Spencer Platt/Getty Images In the days, weeks, and years that followed, survivors faced debilitating health impacts caused by the toxic ash that filled the Manhattan air.—
Andrew Garbarino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This roster runs particularly deep, from the boogie-woogie blues (Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters) to the bar rock scene (Smashing Pumpkins, Fall Out Boy) and the extensive hip-hop multiverse (where both gospel and drill influences abound).—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Goodman’s novel is a tribute to her influences, and a crackling joy to read.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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