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
But fuel analysts say the economic repercussions from the war in Iran may soon be seen in shops, grocery stores and potentially in higher air fares.
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
Then the war curdled into a quagmire that destabilized the region, drained American lives and treasure, boosted Iran, and helped fuel a wave of radicalization whose repercussions still ripple through global politics.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Doctors and humanitarian aid workers told ABC News that millions of children in the region are at risk of physical and mental health repercussions.
—Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Public testimony stretched for hours, where speakers shared concerns that the legislation could have legal repercussions, disrupt community relationships with local law enforcement and make immigrants terrified to interact with police, school or hospital staff.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 5 Mar. 2026
These losses can’t be replenished nearly quickly enough to avoid possible global repercussions, as far more formidable adversaries than Iran—Russia and China—assess the war-fighting capacity that America holds in reserve.
—Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
Brende is among other high-profile Norwegians to face repercussions over their associations with Epstein, including the country’s former prime minister, the crown princess, and a diplomat.
—semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
This contest between the two biggest clubs in English football could have repercussions in the race for Champions League football.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Cuts to city employees should alarm all residents and will cause repercussions for the community, Martin said.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
Then the war curdled into a quagmire that destabilized the region, drained American lives and treasure, boosted Iran, and helped fuel a wave of radicalization whose repercussions still ripple through global politics.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Doctors and humanitarian aid workers told ABC News that millions of children in the region are at risk of physical and mental health repercussions.
—Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Public testimony stretched for hours, where speakers shared concerns that the legislation could have legal repercussions, disrupt community relationships with local law enforcement and make immigrants terrified to interact with police, school or hospital staff.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 5 Mar. 2026
These losses can’t be replenished nearly quickly enough to avoid possible global repercussions, as far more formidable adversaries than Iran—Russia and China—assess the war-fighting capacity that America holds in reserve.
—Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
Brende is among other high-profile Norwegians to face repercussions over their associations with Epstein, including the country’s former prime minister, the crown princess, and a diplomat.
—semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
This contest between the two biggest clubs in English football could have repercussions in the race for Champions League football.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Cuts to city employees should alarm all residents and will cause repercussions for the community, Martin said.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussions
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Through intimate observational footage, letters read in voiceover, archival footage of their lives before the war, De Pue shows the devastating and lasting effects of war on the lives of the protagonists.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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Pistole also warned that extended shutdowns can have permanent and lasting effects on the workforce.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The worst commercial nuclear accident in US history was contained and ultimately had only very minor health impacts on the surrounding area.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Ed tech proponents say this argument is too simplistic, and point to other analyses that find mixed or modest positive impacts from digital instruction.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
10 Mar. 2026
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Iranian-American Sara Mardanbigi and husband Edgar Rico operate one of the best restaurants in Austin, with Persian influences showing up in the occasional dish and pop-up event.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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This work is my response to the Khmer body and its dance, one of the most significant influences on my practice.—
Li Qi,
Artforum,
6 Mar. 2026
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