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
Wider impact Outside of the Middle East, repercussions from the conflict are likely to still be felt in the tech sector for some time.
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Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
When that happens, the repercussions can escalate quickly.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
When all was said and done, my feet had held up pretty well — with no adverse repercussions whatsoever.
—Chi Varnado, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Without sacrificing the book’s dark humor, Burke doesn’t shy away from the repercussions of Natalie’s choices, and scenes with her children are the most frustrating and emotionally resonant.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Democrats at the state and national levels fear repercussions as presidential elections are increasingly decided on razor-thin margins.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2026
On the flip side, slashing jobs and benefits means losing morale and talent, which could also have repercussions for taxpayers.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
And that’s probably why the repercussions have touched even their daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who have not been directly involved in the Epstein scandal.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Apr. 2026
However, the disclosures have led to some resignations and other reputational repercussions for some high-ranking Americans.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
When that happens, the repercussions can escalate quickly.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
When all was said and done, my feet had held up pretty well — with no adverse repercussions whatsoever.
—Chi Varnado, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Without sacrificing the book’s dark humor, Burke doesn’t shy away from the repercussions of Natalie’s choices, and scenes with her children are the most frustrating and emotionally resonant.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Democrats at the state and national levels fear repercussions as presidential elections are increasingly decided on razor-thin margins.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2026
On the flip side, slashing jobs and benefits means losing morale and talent, which could also have repercussions for taxpayers.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
And that’s probably why the repercussions have touched even their daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who have not been directly involved in the Epstein scandal.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Apr. 2026
However, the disclosures have led to some resignations and other reputational repercussions for some high-ranking Americans.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussions
Noun
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And Spandrel’s tower isn’t the only building seeing the effects of low vacancy rates.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, Polis directed OEDIT and state agencies to analyze the effects of tariffs across key industries, finding widespread cost increases, planning challenges, and market disruptions for Colorado businesses.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But unlike most of the country, real estate agents in the Bay Area aren't fully feeling the impacts.—
Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The nearly six-week-long war in Iran may be occurring thousands of miles away from NATO headquarters, but its impacts are reverberating throughout Europe in the form of ballooning fuel prices and the risk of energy shortages.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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By accounting for how the rotating plasma core influences flows at the edge of the magnetic field, scientists can now predict exhaust behavior with more accuracy.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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Country music has long evolved by absorbing new influences.—
Amelia Edelman,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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