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
Lü Pin just happened to be in New York at the time and decided not to go, out of fear of repercussions upon returning.
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Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
On this cloudy Tuesday, Ramirez wasn’t thinking about the possibility of repercussions; that was a matter for later.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Nevertheless, Jones, the Democrat, advised his party to be mindful about their own messaging regarding DEI, considering its political repercussions and voter competing priorities.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 18 Feb. 2026
The match was still goalless soon after the break, when the incident occurred that dominated the night — and which could lead to serious repercussions for those involved.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
But the sheer number of people implicated, the varying degrees of association with Epstein, and other complicating factors have made repercussions for others slower to emerge.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Potential repercussions could include sanctions or even criminal prosecutions of individuals involved.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 17 Feb. 2026
Pritzker is the latest powerful figure facing repercussions after the release of files showing the depth of Epstein’s network of business and cultural elites.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Only when Bouzid deals with the repercussions of homophobic Tunisian laws does the melodrama tip into ham-handedness.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
On this cloudy Tuesday, Ramirez wasn’t thinking about the possibility of repercussions; that was a matter for later.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Nevertheless, Jones, the Democrat, advised his party to be mindful about their own messaging regarding DEI, considering its political repercussions and voter competing priorities.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 18 Feb. 2026
The match was still goalless soon after the break, when the incident occurred that dominated the night — and which could lead to serious repercussions for those involved.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
But the sheer number of people implicated, the varying degrees of association with Epstein, and other complicating factors have made repercussions for others slower to emerge.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Potential repercussions could include sanctions or even criminal prosecutions of individuals involved.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 17 Feb. 2026
Pritzker is the latest powerful figure facing repercussions after the release of files showing the depth of Epstein’s network of business and cultural elites.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Only when Bouzid deals with the repercussions of homophobic Tunisian laws does the melodrama tip into ham-handedness.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussions
Noun
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The San Francisco medical examiner released a report Tuesday ruling her death accidental, the result of the toxic effects of cocaine.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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When snowpack runs low, the effects ripple months later — shrinking reservoirs, stressed supplies, and tougher water decisions as temperatures rise.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The impacts are expected to last until March 15, but a second project is scheduled for the fall.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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This storm would bring the potential for coastal flooding and marine impacts, even with a more offshore track.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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The hour-long film traces Fuller’s long history of advocacy, starting with his childhood in Louisiana and the influences of his fiery mother and grandmother.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Other artistic influences in the one-sheets included Mad magazine and the artist Robert Williams.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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