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
Regardless of the memes, the shutdown’s repercussions could be severe, depending on its length.
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Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 2 Oct. 2025
Investors are waiting to see how long the shutdown will last to assess the gravity of its economic repercussions.
—Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
In addition, big losses in tourism revenue could have significant repercussions for the US travel industry.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
There are repercussions and consequences.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
And that will have repercussions.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
And all have resulted in familial, economic, and social repercussions that will linger for decades.
—William D. Lopez, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Still, Comey acknowledged the possible repercussions of such a move.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
This outcome has immediate repercussions.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 2 Oct. 2025
Investors are waiting to see how long the shutdown will last to assess the gravity of its economic repercussions.
—Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
In addition, big losses in tourism revenue could have significant repercussions for the US travel industry.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
There are repercussions and consequences.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
And that will have repercussions.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
And all have resulted in familial, economic, and social repercussions that will linger for decades.
—William D. Lopez, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Still, Comey acknowledged the possible repercussions of such a move.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
This outcome has immediate repercussions.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussions
Noun
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The effects of the RBI's outsized rate cut of 50 basis points in June have yet to filter through the economy, explained Malhotra, adding that the decision to hold rates steady was unanimous.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Concerns or reports of adverse effects can be directed to the FDA's Human Foods Program at 1-888-SAFEFOOD (1-888-723-3366).—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Wisconsin tribal officials are preparing for potential impacts from a federal government shutdown.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The mass deployment of technologies that these minerals make possible—fleets of electric cars; flocks of wind turbines; a cleaner energy grid—may be imperative if our society is to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and thereby avoid the most devastating impacts of climate change.—
Scott W. Stern,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tailoring evolved with utilitarian influences, balancing sartorial precision with feminine shapes and modern fabrications.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hurray For the Riff Raff, who performed at George's Majestic Lounge earlier this year, is celebrated for their unique fusion of folk, Americana and punk influences.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Repercussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repercussions. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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