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
Critics say leaving the convention, which is part of UK law, would have wide repercussions.
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Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Jang Dong-hyeok, chair of the main opposition People Power Party in Korea, urged President Lee on Saturday to take swift action, citing broader repercussions to other Korean businesses.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
David — who asked to be identified by his first name because of the delicate situation with TPS in the United States and the possibility of repercussions in Venezuela — came to the United States in February 2021 to visit friends and family in the United States on a tourist visa.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
In 1976, lawmakers greatly expanded it, with huge repercussions on Kentucky's prison populations.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Or just didn’t care about the repercussions.
—Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
Without spoiling too much, all of this – and Edwards’ actions during the raid in particular – lead to serious repercussions.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
There are potential repercussions that come with extending negotiations.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But credit card use, as anyone who has struggled with debt will know, can have serious repercussions.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025
Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Jang Dong-hyeok, chair of the main opposition People Power Party in Korea, urged President Lee on Saturday to take swift action, citing broader repercussions to other Korean businesses.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
David — who asked to be identified by his first name because of the delicate situation with TPS in the United States and the possibility of repercussions in Venezuela — came to the United States in February 2021 to visit friends and family in the United States on a tourist visa.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
In 1976, lawmakers greatly expanded it, with huge repercussions on Kentucky's prison populations.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Or just didn’t care about the repercussions.
—Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
Without spoiling too much, all of this – and Edwards’ actions during the raid in particular – lead to serious repercussions.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
There are potential repercussions that come with extending negotiations.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But credit card use, as anyone who has struggled with debt will know, can have serious repercussions.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussions
Noun
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Human intervention has helped to curb the effects on some of the most imperiled native species, and in some cases, even succeeded in recovery efforts, but the overarching threat of climate change persists.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The row over the rebate may have other unwanted side-effects.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From Silicon Valley to Ely and East Last Vegas, our communities have seen the impacts of decades of cuts to public education.—
Erica Mosca,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Finally, Hunter-Cooper published a 2023 study which found that hot yoga sessions lower blood pressure and reduce the negative impacts of a high sodium diet among participants.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Despite its politically turbulent history, Montenegro's influences from other cultures are evident in its food, architecture, and even language.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Be consistent, which means not capitulating to external influences that may or may not be relevant a year from now.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Repercussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repercussions. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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