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
The initiative’s repercussions could be widespread.
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Jori Finkel, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
For the less fortunate stores, however, there is growing concern that any closures could have broad and serious repercussions.
—Tovia Smith, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
The better story won a long time ago and froze into a myth with present-day repercussions.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Advertisement But unlocking fusion power will have repercussions far beyond powering data centers.
—Harry Booth, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
The man gets to sleep with everyone, with few repercussions, and no one ends up happy.
—John Ortved, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
The static cling effect can lead to negative mental health repercussions for parents, including emotional fatigue and stress.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Oct. 2025
Saying no can have social repercussions.
—JSTOR Daily, 27 Oct. 2025
Law enforcement only has resources to focus on the biggest cases, meaning the best hackers can operate for years without facing any kind of legal repercussions.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
Jori Finkel, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
For the less fortunate stores, however, there is growing concern that any closures could have broad and serious repercussions.
—Tovia Smith, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
The better story won a long time ago and froze into a myth with present-day repercussions.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Advertisement But unlocking fusion power will have repercussions far beyond powering data centers.
—Harry Booth, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
The man gets to sleep with everyone, with few repercussions, and no one ends up happy.
—John Ortved, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
The static cling effect can lead to negative mental health repercussions for parents, including emotional fatigue and stress.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Oct. 2025
Saying no can have social repercussions.
—JSTOR Daily, 27 Oct. 2025
Law enforcement only has resources to focus on the biggest cases, meaning the best hackers can operate for years without facing any kind of legal repercussions.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussions
Noun
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On top of all that, there’s elemental effects (like burning and freezing), and a Rock, Paper, Scissors-like system where certain actions can negate specific enemy attacks based on their type.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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To test the disruption theory, the researchers directly examined the effects of beam-plasma instabilities by measuring the jet’s beam profile and associated magnetic field signatures.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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The pair played key roles in ensuring West Ham’s safety, and Nuno will hope potential arrivals have similar impacts.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Other countries, including the Dominican Republic and Haiti, also felt the cataclysmic impacts of Melissa.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Considering how often pop culture influences baby names, this is one hell of a coincidence.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
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In recent years, celebrations for the Day of the Dead have taken on new influences, some gleaned from Hollywood.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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