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
Even though these children were toddlers, infants or not even born when the pandemic began, experts say that the disruption has had long-lasting repercussions.
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Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The United States now reckons with the consequences of its own actions; tampering with other countries is never without repercussions.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
And what will the repercussions be of them being discovered by Ben?
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 May 2026
It’s been rather gendered as far as the people who’ve had to face repercussions for speaking out against Israel.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 6 May 2026
But Einbinder and Booster don’t seem to be afraid of political repercussions.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026
But if, and when, one strikes, the repercussions could be dire.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
It’s not supposed to be a show about being on a show or the repercussions of what happens from being on a show.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 May 2026
One consequential choice with repercussions beyond Thursday was the Giants’ decision to start Adrian Houser for Game 2.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The United States now reckons with the consequences of its own actions; tampering with other countries is never without repercussions.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
And what will the repercussions be of them being discovered by Ben?
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 May 2026
It’s been rather gendered as far as the people who’ve had to face repercussions for speaking out against Israel.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 6 May 2026
But Einbinder and Booster don’t seem to be afraid of political repercussions.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026
But if, and when, one strikes, the repercussions could be dire.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
It’s not supposed to be a show about being on a show or the repercussions of what happens from being on a show.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 May 2026
One consequential choice with repercussions beyond Thursday was the Giants’ decision to start Adrian Houser for Game 2.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussions
Noun
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No immediate impact likely for world oil markets The UAE’s withdrawal from OPEC won’t necessarily have any immediate effects in markets.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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These spillover effects are deepening an arc of instability stretching from Europe to the Middle East, from Africa to Asia.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Also, women who are pregnant and their fetuses, children, older adults and people living with chronic conditions, especially heart and lung disease, may be physically more susceptible to the health impacts of air pollution than other adults, according to the American Lung Association.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, the helicopters have drawn more and more complaints about high operating costs and the potential health impacts from noise pollution.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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On Witness And Respair by Jesmyn Ward Jesmyn Ward reflects on over a decade of life and writing, exploring her upbringing in rural Mississippi, literary influences, and personal tragedies with hauntingly lyrical prose.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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Llobet draws from a wide range of influences, from flamenco to folk music, but their songs remain centered on complicated emotions and grim imagery.—
Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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“Repercussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repercussions. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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