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
Cuts to federal aid earlier this year coupled with repercussions from the shutdown have left many desperate for help.
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Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
The repercussions have been especially acute for California’s premium wineries, which depended on Canadian consumers for high-end wines.
—Dave Gordon, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Fear of repercussions – arrest, violence, loss of housing and employment, and blackmail – further heighten fear of health care settings.
—Robin Lin Miller, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025
The two writers urged Kennedy to break his silence on the pill and look into the long-term repercussions for women.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
But San Diego County Judge Katherine Bacal ruled current plans did not go without repercussions for the site’s environment, in particular animals.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
The initiative’s repercussions could be widespread.
—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
Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
The repercussions have been especially acute for California’s premium wineries, which depended on Canadian consumers for high-end wines.
—Dave Gordon, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Fear of repercussions – arrest, violence, loss of housing and employment, and blackmail – further heighten fear of health care settings.
—Robin Lin Miller, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025
The two writers urged Kennedy to break his silence on the pill and look into the long-term repercussions for women.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
But San Diego County Judge Katherine Bacal ruled current plans did not go without repercussions for the site’s environment, in particular animals.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
The initiative’s repercussions could be widespread.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussions
Noun
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As well as testing the various systems on board, the crew will be test subjects themselves, helping Nasa understand the effects that space travel has on their cognition, sleep, stress, immune responses and cardiovascular health.—
The Week,
TheWeek,
7 Jan. 2026
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Those qualities align with the ever-growing vintage denim market, and denim mills’ and brands’ quest to recreate worn effects.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But law enforcement experts told CNN the dragging incident last summer could have affected his decision-making – though how such an experience impacts law enforcement varies from officer to officer.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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According to Reconcept, the system performs especially well in high-stress environments where prolonged mental load impacts performance and recovery.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While 2025 denim was nearly a carbon copy of 2024—loose fits, Western influences, denim coordinates and minimal distressing—2026 could see an injection of newness.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Jan. 2026
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Hormonal influences are also important, says Reese, particularly because autoimmune diseases disproportionately affect women and often emerge during reproductive years or following major hormonal shifts such as pregnancy.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Repercussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repercussions. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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