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
Not wishing to linger on the emotional repercussions of these hurtful incidents is understandable, of course.
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Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
There is a proposal this legislative session that a lawyers group says would allow officers to use unlawful force without repercussions.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
That could have longer-term repercussions.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
The issues between Brooklyn Beckham and his parents, David and Victoria, have, of course, had repercussions on the rest of the family.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Jan. 2026
Michigan parents report a whole host of issues getting and staying on the subsidy, while providers who accept kids on subsidy often have to deal with the financial repercussions of getting state subsidy payments paid out late or not at all.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Organizations are becoming increasingly dependent on AI in their processes and workflows, so if AI systems stop responding it can have disastrous repercussions.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
This is a sensitive story, with very real repercussions, deeply examined.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Iranians protested, no help came and the regime murdered thousands with no repercussions.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2026
Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
There is a proposal this legislative session that a lawyers group says would allow officers to use unlawful force without repercussions.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
That could have longer-term repercussions.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
The issues between Brooklyn Beckham and his parents, David and Victoria, have, of course, had repercussions on the rest of the family.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Jan. 2026
Michigan parents report a whole host of issues getting and staying on the subsidy, while providers who accept kids on subsidy often have to deal with the financial repercussions of getting state subsidy payments paid out late or not at all.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Organizations are becoming increasingly dependent on AI in their processes and workflows, so if AI systems stop responding it can have disastrous repercussions.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
This is a sensitive story, with very real repercussions, deeply examined.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Iranians protested, no help came and the regime murdered thousands with no repercussions.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussions
Noun
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The rapid rise of AI technology has had negative effects on the climate and humanity, albeit indirectly.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Eventually, of course, ICE will go elsewhere, but as after a rape, the effects of their occupation will not end with ICE’s departure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Investors are watching specific themes, including state-run companies, defense, roads and railways, and brokerages and exchanges, for potential impacts from the budget.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Witnessing deaths may be especially traumatic Research has shown that mental health impacts are even more profound when someone's unexpected death is witnessed and shared.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Chef Carter mixes regional influences with local produce and global touches to develop an unforgettable culinary experience in the Lowcountry.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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The spa The full-service spa with 10 indoor and outdoor treatment rooms is permeated with Asian influences in its interior design—there’s a central stone courtyard with a reflection pond and Zen meditation garden—and its treatment menu.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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